Forum: F-35 Lightning II

Tinito_16 wrote:

My point is, will the F-35 (or F-22 for that matter) meet their mission requirements (that are set TODAY) 40 years from now? My answer is no, and I dare say that's more than an opinion. That's almost a matter of course. Will the F-35 and F-22 be outstanding a/c still capable of flying against certain threats in 40 years? Absolutely. But will they meet their original MISSION REQUIREMENTS of being able to penetrate a hard and layered IADS on the first day of a war? 40 years from now? I don't think so.

Unless of course the remaining future F-35/22 force will be more ordnance launch pad (e.g. systems truck), than actual self-escorting platform penetrator?

Sort of like how a JASSM-ER, JSOW-ER, or Long-range AIM (etc) armed F-16 in 2018+, e.g., could perform similar requirements (albeit, via different means employed) as to say those of ODS era.

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There are good reasons why I talk the way I do.

As in perhaps someone who needs to get a bit more fresh air?

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Dear Moderator

I think its time to change the name of this thread. ELP has been exposed as a no nothing. The discussion has turned to whether or not the army is big enough and if the F-35 is any good. By keeping this thread names as it is ELP comes up in search engines much more than he normally would. It does no one any good to increase our favorite photographer's exposure like this to the detriment of this forum's reputation. Almost 200 posts is enough. Rename it and go on or lock it.

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This thread is indeed long enough as it is. You all had plenty opportunity for some personal attacks... time to lock it up.

Forum: F-35 Lightning II

Who is Eric L. Palmer?