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Old 10th October 2011 | 01:19
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I'm not sure of the relevance of your point concerning the smaller radar aperture of the F35 vice the Typhoon. If it's radar capability you are hinting at then I would much rather have the Litening IIs AESA in front of me than the Captor.

I think your point about what the Japanese want a new fighter for is much more relevant however. F35 does not really suit their requirements for a missile truck as well as some other platforms out there.

As for me, I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility of an F22 sale just yet. However, failing that I don't think the Japanese would go for the F35. They'd buy the Silent Eagle before then.
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