Go fuck yourself, LtCol Stout (ret)
Respectfully
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F-35B/C Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter)
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Go fuck yourself, LtCol Stout (ret)
Respectfully
Not gonna argue on the internet, but LtCol Stout should study some systems and enterprise engineering publications. Sure, some better decisions could've been made 20 years ago, but at this point it's time to start printing airplanes. Unless, of course, he thinks it'd be cheaper to triple our CV production to hold all these USMC F-35Cs.
I agree with the premise - that including a STOVL variant in the JSF design was wrong, but at this point we are pot committed. There aren't any other viable options that would save any money or increase our capabilities.
Just curious what jet guys in the fleet would choose if you were given a choice between flying a Rhino or a -35C? It sounds like the ISR systems on the JSF are pretty nice, at least from the stuff that's out in the public domain. But given a choice with your current knowledge of the airframes would you pick a Rhino or a JSF, with all of its potential teething problems?
(I realize that this is largely academic with only one FRS flying the JSF at the moment)
(I realize that this is largely academic with only one FRS flying the JSF at the moment)
Rule: Never fly the -A model of anything
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I'd take a Rhino with all the toys any day, at least until F35C has overcome its growing pains. Heck, I'd even take a Charlie with -402 motors, HMD, and a 73 radar.
Honestly, I'd hate to be the MO or OPSO of an early F-35 squadron... Maintenance sounds like a nightmare, and I can't even imagine the scrutiny they will be under.
Honestly, I'd hate to be the MO or OPSO of an early F-35 squadron... Maintenance sounds like a nightmare, and I can't even imagine the scrutiny they will be under.
I'm sure this won't be any problem whatsoever when operating from "austere" fields.
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-f-35-cant-run-on-warm-gas-from-a-fuel-truck-that-sa-1668120726
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-f-35-cant-run-on-warm-gas-from-a-fuel-truck-that-sa-1668120726
Pilots that have been read into the program say F-35 is lightyears ahead of SH. That sentiment is unanimous among pilots in the know. We just don't know enough information since we don't need to know. All we know is bad press. Some of it (acquisition/testing/etc.) is deserved.
Looks like a great system...I'm sure they won't let you use it until at least your DH tour.
I got to be a guinea pig for this up at Pax when I was in 106 last year. It's absurdly easy to fly.
yeah no doubt. stan in my airwing (or maybe it was just my squadron) was first cruise guys = no autos, no mode 1's. Since that was my first and only cruise during my JO tour, I have never flown an auto pass and I honestly don't even know how to engage or fly (procedurally speaking) a mode 1.
I'd be this does not become the "norm" for a long time if ever
Autos = Crack.
Mode 1 = Crack when I feel like being lazy at night.
Some of that instantaneous lift without throttle movement stuff seems pretty cool and very useful.
I think a lot of the comparisons between JSF and the F-18 are being done by dudes with no experience in Block 2 Super Hornets. You could say a lot 33 Rhino is light years ahead of a lot 13 Charlie too. Obviously with time comes new and better technology but the Rhino isn't done either. I would love to see an airwing with Advanced Super Hornets and a smattering of JSF.
Mode 1 = Crack when I feel like being lazy at night.
Some of that instantaneous lift without throttle movement stuff seems pretty cool and very useful.
I think a lot of the comparisons between JSF and the F-18 are being done by dudes with no experience in Block 2 Super Hornets. You could say a lot 33 Rhino is light years ahead of a lot 13 Charlie too. Obviously with time comes new and better technology but the Rhino isn't done either. I would love to see an airwing with Advanced Super Hornets and a smattering of JSF.