Posted on Sep 26, 2015
SSgt Alex Robinson
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PO1 John Miller
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SSgt Alex Robinson
Personally I'd prefer to see more F-18s built, but I may be a wee bit prejudiced! :)
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Eventually the issues with the F-35 will be remedied, but it will still be under-powered for direct air-to-air with frontline generation 5 aircraft, not quite maneuverable enough, and will have to rely on superior training, tactics, and support - which we still have in spades.
The F-22 is a superior air-to air platform that could probably be adapted to air-to-ground at least adequately.
I don't know how doable it is, but restarting the F-22 line makes an awful lot of sense, especially as F-16s and F-15s retire from service.
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