Those that suggest 4.5 gen as a f-35 replacement really are in a world of their own.
(Alternatively, you could pre-emptively go and stand on the naughty step ahead of JSFfan's arrival to tell you all how wrong this all is.
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nothing's changed, most of this has already been disclosed. The f-35 isn't as fast as a 'clean' f-16 in transonic. I guess they will have to settle with faster trans accel with weapons and fuel. For those that think speed is everything, M1.20 to M1.25 supercruise with weapons and large fuel load isn't too bad either, Is it?
What was the cost of the Harrier, Tornado and Eurofighter using the UK's methods (everything included) presented to Parliament? £43k, £48K and £72K per hour wasn't it?
Peter, thats a tad bit too much reality for here, what ever fast jet you fly is going to be dear.
Australia has costed the f-35a as about the same as a super hornet and cheaper than our hornet/F111 fleet was to run.