Along with VTOL in some versions Im not sure what advantage the bird has besides stealth over much older platforms with upgraded avionics and weapons control.
Sensor suite, stability, payload, performance, larger more pwoerful engine, improved maintenance, etc. ...
34 posted on 02/24/2012 8:24:31 AM PST by A.A. Cunningham
(Barry Soetoro is a Kenyan communist)