[NeonKnight]

You are correct, they will all be flying JSF's one day (Except the AF, which gets the F22.) Not a bad idea. Having a single aircraft is far more economical, allows for fewer maintenance personell, and better pilot utility.

[Taxman]

To the degree that the aircraft is not severely compromised in the attack or the fighter mode, you are correct.

I have been out of the loop for a long time, and it is possible, just possible, mind you, that the JSF is optimised for both missions. Time will tell.

In the meantime, the USN will make do:

"We have been doing so much with so little for so long,>BR> That we can now do everything with nothing."

"The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer."