Nice pics, but it says ZIP about their lethality.
Apparently the F-35 can’t dogfight worth a damn, but (supposedly) enemy fighters won’t even be able to get close to ‘em. I have heard that one before. Color me skeptical.
Whoever told you that is ignorant or an idiot. Add a gun pod and they are lethal in close quarters. Use their upgraded missiles, and close quarters does not happen.
Again, I think it was the wrong choice, but they are VERY lethal.