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Old 20th Sep 2007, 15:22
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Archimedes
 
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LM - put the spade down and step away from the hole...

The range of F-35B is not conclusively known, but at the very least, we know that it is possible that it will have a longer range than the EF, despite being a VSTOL fighter.
Anything might be possible. It is possible that the Pope will renounce his position in order that he might marry Kylie Minogue; it is, however, a tad unlikely.

Furthermore, with the addition of beam weapons on the F-35A and F-35C, the natural agility of the EF is eroded even further. At the moment they have gotten a laser to fire up to 10 km range with effect and are miniaturizing it to fit into the forward fan space of the B version.
How is agility eroded, unless the DEW is in a turret? If it'll 'fit in the fan space of the B version' (what happens to the fan?), then it'll be possible to fit it to Typhoon.

Furthermore, the AESA radar of the F-35B, which is already into the fourth generation AESA for the Americans, is known to be a comprehensive weapon.
That, with respect, is meaningless gibberish and ignores the fact that Typhoon will, in due course, have AESA.
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