To be a bit of an anorak, or possibly just being precise, the quoted 32,300 lbs is for an F35B in what configuration?
Is this the weight after the technical refresh and the placement of all the sensors in the airframe or is this the weight now?
Also what has or has not been factored into this weight to reflect the as I understand it need to replace some of the spars with stronger, probably heavier, components. These were the spars made of the lighter than Titanium alloy.
Interesting point on the F16 brakes, I will be interested to see how performing an SRVL with a heavy load effects the brakes.
As has been stated not a lot of room for growth in weight.