On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 13:14:32 -0600, Scott Ferrin wrote:
[regarding the F-35]
Weight and apparently they think the big wing isn't necessary. Weight
is the main issue for the STOVL version.

That makes sense.

You have to keep stealth in mind. The Typhoon likely wouldn't get to
USE it's superior manueverability (assuming it will have it).

If the F-35 is using its radar, the Typhoon will probably be able to
detect it. If neither plane is using radar, there is no advantage to
stealth.

That's assuming the Typhoon can detect an LPI radar.

What's that, and how is it different from other radars?

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