Personally I would prefer the UK to play a greater part in the development of the STOVL version of the F35. Rolls Royce developed the technology that made the Harrier/Sea Harrier possible so why are they not taking a larger role in the development off the powerplant of the STOVL F35? Surely "Son of Pegasus" would be preferable to the current idea which (according to other threads) offers a loss in power (compared to other F35 versions) but without the benefits of Pegasus (eg VIFFing)?
But what the hell do I know?
Anyway - back to the Eurofighter.....
The above comments are based on the comments on the STOVL version of the F35 on the "F35 decision made" thread by Colonel WE Kurtz and ORAC, NOT on my understanding of it - I don't understand it!!
Last edited by WE Branch Fanatic; 5th May 2003 at 01:01.