"Mitchell Holman" wrote in message
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Copied from Lockheed site...s'more cheerleadin', interesting tho'
sojourner


The F-35 is a supersonic, multi-role, 5TH Generation stealth fighter
designed to replace a wide range of existing aircraft, including AV-8B
Harriers, A-10s, F-16s, F/A-18 Hornets and United Kingdom Harrier GR.7s
and Sea Harriers.


Which raises the question, who is it supposed to be
used against?

Anyone who is currently faced with AV-8B Harriers, A-10s, F-16s, F/A-18
Hornets and United Kingdom Harrier GR.7s and Sea Harriers.

Personally, I wouldn't replace the A-10 with the F-35 - it's the wrong
aircraft all the way - too fast; too 'fragile'; payload's too small etc.
Only aircraft to replace the A-10 would be a two-seat A-10.

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Alan Erskine