Originally Posted by JohnFarley
I had a funny dream.
I was in charge of defending a target against attack by an aircraft.
Then I heard it was either a Lancaster or a B-17. So I got the youngsters in and told them to enjoy themselves as I was going to bed.
Then I heard it was an AV-8B. Mmm - Ok chaps let's put the A team on, check everything and stay awake.
Then I heard it was an F-35B. **** - plan B chaps let's move back a bit.
Sure numbers matter but not on a 1:1 basis.
I fail to see what you're trying to prove here?
I'm fairly certain you would have called for a plan B too back in the 40's with some B17's and Lancasters overhead, same thing in the 80's with the AV8B.
You really think that today quantity is no longer a factor with the F35?
Originally Posted by SPASZINBAD
Navy: F-35C Will Be Eyes and Ears of the Fleet 31 Dec 2013 Dave Majumdar
IT will be
one of the eyes and ears, but according to the article, the Hawkeye is still very much needed, so are the F18's and the problem with the LO data-link still needs a solution for the F35 to remain stealthy enough (gateway).
From what we've seen in the past year it is ever more likely that, coming 2030 and beyond, not the F35C will be the ultimate eyes and ears but rather the derivative of the X47 program which according to the latest reports from the same NAVY could very well be used as a very advanced UCAV and sensor platform in the, not too distant, future.