Skipping a little back on the thread and joining the dots I was left with the impression that despite a conventional high wing loading, the lifting body part of the airframe may make the aircraft 'normally' fighter wing loaded.
anyone care to elaborate on that?
If this is the case is the C model then a little lightly wing loaded? I was previously thinking the C model might have a bit of an edge in agility?
On a different tack does anyone have any ideas how the US Navy will use the aircraft WRT to the F-18E?
I'm sure not too many will disagree in calling both aircraft jack of all trades in terms of performance - but one is stealthy and the other isn't.
so F-35s take the strike role and the 18's air defence? or the other way around? I suppose the F-35 will get whatever is deemed as higher risk?
I'd assume as the F-35 comes on strength RAF Typhoons would concentrate more on Air Defence after taking on A-G as Tornado retires.
I can't imagine you would have F-35 doing Air Defence and the Typhoon A-G?