[freedumb2003]

>>I’m not in the military, but the F-35 seems to me, to be quite a good plane.

Best ever. By anyone. Ever.<<

The F-35 was SUPPOSED to be a replacement MRF for the various MRFs out there now: F-16, F-18, Mirage, etc.

The idea was a good one: A single airframe that would be low-cost and be able to be serviced in any western country and flown by any pilot in those countries.

Instead we have an expensive albatross with so much mission creep that it can do NONE of the things it was supposed to do.

Read the article about all the things wrong with the Best. Ever.

The best modern craft was the F-22. They shoulld bring it back. NOW.

And they should start the whole F35 program again, and this time stay to the principles. The F-16 and F-18 have been fantastic but they were designed 30+ years ago (when we could actually DO things).

[TexasGunLover]

The best modern craft was the F-22. They shoulld bring it back. NOW.

In the air, in an air to air role, yes. But try landing it on a carrier... (hint: it can't).

[Bikkuri]

I was getting out of the service when the F-22 (and F-23) were still called YF-22 (and 23)... I so longed to be able to see the F-22 in action :/

[who_would_fardels_bear]

In what universe is a single airframe capable of supporting a fast-moving, tight-turning fighter yet; tough, heavy-lifting, fully-loaded close air support; and STOL?

It was a pipe dream from day one.