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Old 16th Mar 2009, 23:01
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Double Zero
 
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F-35

I wouldn't like to be the JSF pilot trying to dodge something like an AMRAAM; I was on the first European trials of the weapon ( Sea Harrier ) and it's a 'hittile' rather than missile relying on proximity fusing, as the Sidewinder etc are.

It's also extremely resistant to countermeasures, the concensus being that if one knows such a thing is coming your way, reach for the yellow & black handle...

It would be surprising if Eastern manufacturers haven't got a similarly capable weapon, they certainly manage magnificent aircraft & ejection seats.
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