[MuttTheHoople]

Don’t fall for the “F-35 is a failed program” crap. It is an extremely capable strike fighter, and getting more so as software updates are rolled out.

According to this military website, it lost dogfights.

[Yo-Yo]

1. Re-read what I wrote about the F-35 not meant to be an air superiority fighter.

2. Look at the date of the article you posted. That was written when the F-35 flight control software was still being developed, and the F-35 was limited to 3G turns. Today it can pull sustained 9G turns, limited only by what the pilot can sustain.

3. Read this article; https://www.businessinsider.com/f-35-once-beaten-by-f-16s-shows-stunt-turns-older-jets-cant-touch-2019-1

[freedumb2003]

>>According to this military website, it lost dogfights.<<

LOL! It says the F35 is designed for BVR and that is why it lost to a WW I (yes, I) Red Baron Fokker.

Sounds like the F16 continues to be the best MRF (no surprise).

Based on that article, the F35 could be replaced by a drone.

[BwanaNdege]

“Lockheed officials have separately downplayed reports that the same F-35, flown by the same pilot, previously lost mock dogfights with the Goodyear Blimp and a beagle on a flying doghouse.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III declined comment through a spokesman, saying only, “Curse you, Red Baron!”

[Repeat Offender]

HAHAHAHAHA.

You seriously posted a link to the Duffle Blog as a source?

It's like "The Onion" but for military culture.

In other words - it's all satire.