JSF the real Top Gun?

[Rorschach]

http://www.news.com.au/national/fighter ... 6861468997

Put simply there is only one other aircraft on the planet with the capabilities of the JSF — its big brother the F-22 Raptor.

Many critics focus on the jet’s air-to-air combat or “dog fighting” capabilities and the fact that it cannot turn as fast as either a Raptor or a Russian Sukhoi F-27, but that misses the point.

As Bogdan told News Corp Australia, if an F-35 JSF found itself in a dogfight then the pilot has done something very, very wrong.

“He (the enemy) should never see you, he should never hear you and he should be killed long before he knows you are there,” he said.

[DaS Energy]

In March 2013, USAF test pilots, flying with pre-operational software that did not utilize the all-aspect infrared AAQ-37 DAS sensor, noted a lack of visibility from the F-35 cockpit during evaluation flights which would get them consistently shot down in combat. Defense spending analyst Winslow Wheeler concluded from flight evaluation reports that the F-35A "is flawed beyond redemption";[194] in response, program manager Bogdan suggested that pilots worried about being shot down should fly cargo aircraft instead.[195] The same report found (in addition to the usual problems with the aircraft listed above):
Current aircraft software is inadequate for even basic pilot training.
Ejection seat may fail causing pilot fatality.
Several pilot-vehicle interface issues, including lack of feedback on touch screen controls.
The radar performs poorly or not at all.
Engine replacement takes an average of 52 hours, instead of the two hours specified.
Maintenance tools do not work.[196]

The JPO responded that more experienced pilots would be able to safely operate the aircraft and that procedures would improve over time.[197]

[DaS Energy]

"According to the man charged with overseeing the massive $500 billion project for the Pentagon, United States air force (USAF) Lieutenant General Chris Bogdan, the F-35 will now be delivered to the RAAF on-time in 2018 for the “bargain” price of about $90 million per jet.

The Abbott Government is expected to approve the purchase of up to 86 of the so-called fifth generation (bargain priced) stealth” aircraft for up to $16 billion (lifetime cost) before June this year. Cost $7,740,000,000.00

[DaS Energy]

Explains Obama and Abbott's a huffing and a puffin and don't go near Russia for Gods sake.

In 2008, it was reported that RAND Corporation conducted simulated war games in which Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighters defeated the F-35.

Former RAND author John Stillion has written of the F-35A's air-to-air combat performance that it “can’t turn, can’t climb, can’t run”

Great isn't it that Abbott is so keen to see our children die in one!

[DaS Energy]

You must spew up every time Abbotts name is mentioned. If he could our children would still being going to war in gypsie moths. He's at home sewing white flags for public handout.

[DaS Energy]

Loss of hero withdrawals will happen bubba just give it time!

[DaS Energy]

Denials wont speed up withdrawal's bubba!

[DaS Energy]

I sure do having prosecuted so many!,

[DaS Energy]

Abbotts bargain price of $90 million each for prototype F35 will be delivered on time 2018, however the far superior model without all the developments faults shall be delivered to America in 2037.

[Rorschach]

Dumb as Shit