VFA-147 begins switch to the F-35

[Skywalker]

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your...35/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow

After reading this, I'm left with two main questions, really:

What's going to happen to the -18Es currently with the Argonauts? (asking as a SH enthusiast)

What has caused the -35C to lag so far behind the A and B variants? (within the confines of OPSEC of course)

 

[Brett327]

Take a stab at answering those questions yourself and see how close you get.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

42%

 

[webmaster]

Take a stab at answering those questions yourself and see how close you get.

Ok, I'm game!

1. The unused 18s will be put up for sale on Amazon. As an Amazon Prime member I will get free shipping for my slightly used 18. As an added bonus Amazon will throw in free DASH buttons for oxygen tank refills and biofuel.

2. The -35 lagged since we all know it takes so long to train Marines, you can only get so much across with coloring books as training aids until the integration timeline goes out the window and you have to kick the can and either decrease standards or increase timeline.

 

[robav8r]

The -18E's have already been tagged to be UAS platforms for NORAD's C-UAS initiatives. Enlisted Air Force pilots will fly them and have weapons engagement and release authority.

 

[ChuckMK23]

snif snif....?

But we really miss the Tomcat.

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/th...wish-bring-back-the-old-f-14-tomcat-the-25206

 

[Jim123]

@robav8r and @webmaster don't know it yet, but there is an S-3C study that includes radar absorbent paint, low observable trapezoidal intakes, low IR signature exhaust, and UAS swarm tactics controlled by the rear seat crew positions via a sophisticated data link/telemetry that is highly resistant to jamming. The disruptive technology 6th generation weapons system* will make everything else obsolete when it hits the fleet.



*along with the 5th generation warfare doctrine that is being co-developed to leverage its capabilities

 

[PhrogLoop]

Did everyone catch the tidbit at the bottom of the article about the new JSF Wing?

 

[Brett327]

^^ That has been talked about for awhile. They wanted to establish a separate man/train/equip structure for JSF.

 

[Judge Q]

Ok, I'm game!

1. The unused 18s will be put up for sale on Amazon. As an Amazon Prime member I will get free shipping for my slightly used 18. As an added bonus Amazon will throw in free DASH buttons for oxygen tank refills and biofuel.

2. The -35 lagged since we all know it takes so long to train Marines, you can only get so much across with coloring books as training aids until the integration timeline goes out the window and you have to kick the can and either decrease standards or increase timeline.

What % get Prime?

 

[ChuckMK23]

^^ That has been talked about for awhile. They wanted to establish a separate man/train/equip structure for JSF.

Oh its separate all right As @Python1287 showed us - you would never see any other Navy squadron look this nice!

 

[exNavyOffRec]

Ok, I'm game!

1. The unused 18s will be put up for sale on Amazon. As an Amazon Prime member I will get free shipping for my slightly used 18. As an added bonus Amazon will throw in free DASH buttons for oxygen tank refills and biofuel.

2. The -35 lagged since we all know it takes so long to train Marines, you can only get so much across with coloring books as training aids until the integration timeline goes out the window and you have to kick the can and either decrease standards or increase timeline.

I just ordered mine, I have prime so it will be here on Friday, I don't think I can hide this order from my wife.......

 

[Judge Q]

I just ordered mine, I have prime so it will be here on Friday, I don't think I can hide this order from my wife.......

I'm pretty sure there are any number of sitcoms where a guy buys X nice car his wife won't approve of so he keeps it in a friend's garage or at work or something. She always finds out within the half hour but maybe try that?

 

[nittany03]

snif snif....?

But we really miss the Tomcat.

http://nationalinterest.org/blog/th...wish-bring-back-the-old-f-14-tomcat-the-25206

 

[Gonzo08]

To answer with some level of seriousness:

1. They'll give them to another squadron as upgrade Super Hornets.

2. Reasons.

Questions?