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Old 15th Jun 2019, 08:04
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Originally Posted by LeadSled
Oz,

We already have the example of the RAAF FA-18 (various models) not doing so well in exercises in SE Asia up against various current Russian built types--- the real world performance of the F 35 will be "interesting".
The RAF problems include the "stealth" coatings blistering off, (the lemon is peeling??) and not because of the "blistering" speed of an F35.

Tootle pip!!
Exercises in SEA? Which one? What operator? Any sources?

Or just ill informed conjecture?
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