Is the fact that the F35 has achieved 10,000 hours flying time something to celebrate? As I understand it there is a long long way to go till software version 3f planes with fully signed off airframes are coming down the Fort Worth production line.
I noticed that the Rafale was celebrating 100,000 hours last week, a number of years after IOC was declared by the MN.
Is there a view on how many flying hours will be necessary before 3f software planes are signed off for use in squadron service?