Originally Posted by Courtney Mil
When they say they don't need it in F-35, they mean it won't fit, it would lose the weight-loss program, it would ruin stealth and, anyway, who would put such an expensive aircraft so close to a ground threat. Of course it's invisible so it would really be OK.
Funny - F-35A has internal 25mm cannon.
F-35B & C have external 25mm in pod integrated in and available from the start.
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Do go on with more of this, though - it is amusing.
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