Thread: "F-35 Test Flight Deemed a Success"
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Old January 5th 07, 04:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.military,rec.aviation.military.naval
Harry Andreas
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Default "F-35 Test Flight Deemed a Success"
In article , eponymous cowherd
wrote:

In article ,
(Harry Andreas) wrote:

You complain that we need more CAS, and then say we don't need the -35,
which
was designed for CAS. The -15,-16, and -18 were not originally designed
for CAS,
if you count the -17 as the start of the -18 program. The more CAS we
need, the
more -35s we need.

With all due respect, the-18 was designed with CAS as a mission from the
outset.

I wrote that the -18 was not designed for CAS if "you count the -17 as
the start
of the program". I think that's a fair statement, the YF-17 was offered as a
lightweight fighter.

Subtle difference. I understand now.

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Harry Andreas
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