Posted on Dec 31, 2014
F-35 won't be able to shoot its 25mm until 2019 and can't relay video to ground troops, how can it possibly take over the CAS role?
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Without a sniper pod or a functional 25mm (and even when the gun is FOC the USA version will only carry 180 rounds for a weapon with a cyclic rate of 3,300 rounds per minute) can this plane actually accomplish the mission it is was designed for? From a ground perspective I am extremely concerned that we are taking a step backward in AGI. What are the thoughts from the aviators and groundpounders on the CAS specifically (there are already documented issues with the dogfight capability but I would like to if possible stick to the CAS fight)?
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-f-35-wont-fire-a-shot-until-2019-2014-12?IR=T
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-f-35-wont-fire-a-shot-until-2019-2014-12?IR=T
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The F-35 is quickly becoming the Obamacare of the fighter world. The unit cost of the aircraft has more than doubled, and it will be more than 6 years late reaching initial operational capability, but STILL won't be fully mission capable. If and when the F-35 ever lives up to its promises, will the $400+ million dollar price tag for each airplane really bring $350 million more worth of capability than the $10 million A-10 and $27 million F-16 already have on the table?
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Sir, it seems that our acquisition is broken. Like much else in our society. Oh well. It's why I'm glad to be enlisted, and use what tools I get given, and teach other soldiers to do the same.
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