To: brooklin
Is the F-35 any good as a fighter? I haven't seen anything about how well it handles compared to a F-16. No one can really say at this point. It has a slight maneuverability edge over the F-16, but not over the older F-18. The stealthiness is not on a par with the F-22, its a gas-hog that cant carry much weaponry. But its pretty, and you would be amazed how much that actually matters these days. Especially when you want to sell it to the whole world.
19 posted on
05/02/2006 3:57:05 PM PDT by
Pukin Dog
(After hearing that crazy bitch on Hannity, I want the borders closed NOW!)
To: Pukin Dog
Thanks, that's pretty much what I suspected. I hope that they have hardpoints on the wings to actually carry some goods once they don't have to be as "stealthy".
21 posted on
05/02/2006 4:09:54 PM PDT by
brooklin
To: Pukin Dog
You certainly sound right on track about the FUD theory and keeping dollars with the F-35 ! Just because they are both Lockheed Martin doesn't mean the newer project will not suffer at all . They're banking on those International sales for sure !!!
22 posted on
05/02/2006 5:57:11 PM PDT by
Stoli Strafemeister
(I'll miss the Tomcats even more than the Crusaders ... sobbing in my Stoli !)
To: Pukin Dog
what do you think of the EF2000 is it any better ?
29 posted on
05/15/2006 8:25:22 AM PDT by
globalheater
(There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare - Sun Tzu)
To: Pukin Dog
The stealthiness is not on a par with the F-22, its a gas-hog that cant carry much weaponry. And under President Obama it will be redesigned to be a green-friendly gas/electric hybrid.
31 posted on
03/08/2007 12:31:41 AM PST by
FreedomCalls
(It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
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