Couldnt agree with you more pass, im not saying that the j is the most unreliable ac in nato, all i am saying is that it has had its problems, ie the well known engine turbine problems, compared to the C17 which since coming into the RAF, has had very few problems. The K model has been a great servant for the us and proved its worth a long time ago, but i still believe we are waiting for the J to do that.