Originally Posted by busdriver02
The F-35 is very similar to the F-16 when both are loaded for similar range and payload.
errr....no!
An F-35A has a MTOW about 60% more than that of an F-16C, it also carries almost double the payload, has almost double the combat radius (on internal fuel alone), and has a several orders of magnitude lower RCS.
If you could load an F-35A to a similar fuel and loadout config as a maxxed out F-16C (which at about 45Klbs is probably impossible), it would eat the Viper for dinner and be back for cocktails and medals soon after!
Otherwise, nailed it!