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Old 11th Nov 2014, 18:11
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melmothtw
 
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KenV,

It's down to canopy strength, and the F-35 requiring a greater level of bird-strike protection than either the F-16 or F-22. Don't forget, the F-35 has no HUD to protect the pilot's face....

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