F35 does not have short range AA missiles and flare capability.She also not fast and maneuver fighter..Self defence rely on stealth body and electronic counter measures.It remind me F4 phantom mistake without gun on vietnam era.
The Raptor isn't much different in that regard. But true... TF-X's intakes are placed further up.I always wondered why the air intake positions in a more forward against the other designs.
The answer is that the stealth design of TFX requires that for the masking of the engine blades.
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I'm pretty sure the F-35A has a cannon. B and C variants don't, but they're carrier capable. I'm kinda tired of people ragging on the F-35, it's an excellent multirole stealth fighter. It's even combat proven at this point (at least according to the IAF). The fact that it's selling like hotcakes proves that it's NATO's successor to the glorious F-16. It was a shame we lost ours.F35 does not have short range AA missiles and flare capability.She also not fast and maneuver fighter..Self defence rely on stealth body and electronic counter measures.It remind me F4 phantom mistake without gun on vietnam era.
USA is working hard to introduce new extented range IIR missiles.She knows reliability of RF seekers are decreasing,due to improvements of jamming techs of chineese part,and stealthy of their aircrafts. It is clear now F35 is not ultimate manned aircraft.I'm pretty sure the F-35A has a cannon. B and C variants don't, but they're carrier capable. I'm kinda tired of people ragging on the F-35, it's an excellent multirole stealth fighter. It's even combat proven at this point (at least according to the IAF). The fact that it's selling like hotcakes proves that it's NATO's successor to the glorious F-16. It was a shame we lost ours.
My theory on why the S-400 was deemed more valuable: it wasn't meant to defend against outside threats—if you catch my drift...
The F-35 is mediocre af and the primary reason they're being purchased is because there are no alternatives. Thank God our design bureaus had the intelligence to optimise the T-FX for specific roles, rather than trying to make it do everything and end up with something that can't do anything well.I'm pretty sure the F-35A has a cannon. B and C variants don't, but they're carrier capable. I'm kinda tired of people ragging on the F-35, it's an excellent multirole stealth fighter. It's even combat proven at this point (at least according to the IAF). The fact that it's selling like hotcakes proves that it's NATO's successor to the glorious F-16. It was a shame we lost ours.
My theory on why the S-400 was deemed more valuable: it wasn't meant to defend against outside threats—if you catch my drift...
Tbh is F-35 is neither excellent or mediocre, it is the definition of jack of all trades, master of none.The F-35 is mediocre af and the primary reason they're being purchased is because there are no alternatives. Thank God our design bureaus had the intelligence to optimise the T-FX for specific roles, rather than trying to make it do everything and end up with something that can't do anything well.
Being neither excellent nor bad is the definition of mediocre. And yes, the F-35's distributed sensor architecture is the only thing about it that's really special, but that's something that could've, and should've, been implemented on a platform that isn't mediocre. Anyway, these aren't our problems any more. IMO being denied the F-35 is the best thing that ever happened to our military-industrial complex. The trees that grow from that decision will still be bearing fruit 50 years from now.Tbh is F-35 is neither excellent or mediocre, it is the definition of jack of all trades, master of none.
But ATM, (at least for US and close allies of USA) it has on of the most complex electronic and sensor suite of fighter aircraft
İ couldn't notice how many internal bay? And how many internal missiles?
İ couldn't notice how many internal bay? And how many internal missiles?
If I am not mistaken, this design is old and no longer relevant.
Nope, it is notLook guys!
If I am not mistaken, this design is old and no longer relevant.
I think these are the last designs. We'll see on March 18, 2023.Look guys!
If I am not mistaken, this design is old and no longer relevant.
Quite the contrary my friendLook guys!
If I am not mistaken, this design is old and no longer relevant.
Ohohoho, nopeI thought this is the finalized model!
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Certified bruh momentoI thought this is the finalized model!
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I think these are the last designs. We'll see on March 18, 2023.