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The F-35 II was supposed to be the next air superiority aircraft. But the cat’s already out of the bag for the new “toys” it contains.

Many classified documents leaked by former US intelligence agent Edward Snowden, reported 18 January 2015 that hackers affiliated with the Chinese government stole “many terabytes” of sensitive military information including plans of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) – the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II.

The stolen data contained details of the stealth fighter’s “radar systems which are used to identify and track targets; detailed engine schematics; methods for cooling exhaust gases; and “aft deck heating contour maps”.

In other word’s, probably everybody can draw the schematics of the entire aircraft and know how to nuetralize it or confuse a computer program that has been known to falter on targeting identification and need rebooting in mid-air.

As usual, before it hits the door, it’s outdated.

rwood

> The F-35 II was supposed to be the next air superiority aircraft.

That’s how I remember it too. Interestingly though, the current Wikipedia entry for the F-35 says it’s for “ground attack and air defense missions”, while the original version of that article called it a “fighter plane” (AKA air superiority).

I think what the F35 is really supposed to be is a gravy train for all those traitorous generals who retired to become consultants, advisors, and executives at various defense supply firms.