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Can The F-35 Dogfight? Does It Have to?
« on: April 29, 2023, 01:32:15 pm »
Can The F-35 Dogfight? Does It Have to?
It may not even make sense to raise the question of whether an F-16 can outperform an F-35 in a dogfight
KRIS OSBORN, WARRIOR MAVEN - CENTER FOR MILITARY MODERNIZATIONAPR 28, 2023

The F-35 is well known for its advanced computing, sensor fusion, long-range targeting accuracy, threat data library, and drone-like surveillance capacity.

But can it dogfight?

The F-35 Controversy That Won’t End
This seemingly loaded question has many layers and variables to consider, as the question has been raised numerous times over the years.

As a multi-role fighter capable of a wide range of missions, some have questioned the ability of the jet to prevail in air-to-air combat against an advanced adversary.

https://warriormaven.com/air/can-the-f-35-dogfight
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