[pfflier]

Go ahead, tell us why the F-35 will be superior to an F-22.

While you do that I'll start writing the letters of condolence to the F-35 pilots' families, you can sign them.

[edpc]

Go ahead, tell us why the F-35 will be superior to an F-22.

OK, for one, it will be made in superior numbers. If that's irrelevant to you, the number of Russian stealth fighters produced is irrelevant, as well.

Second, it will have multi-role capability.

Third, it will be in service with the other branches of the armed forces, operating from forward bases with STOVL and CV (carrier variant) models.

All you who short stroke it over the F-22 should remember the F-35 is produced by the same firm, Lockheed/Martin. I think they know what they're doing.