"The F-35 was designed to replace the Air Force’s A-10, F-16 and possibly F-15, the Navy’s F/A-18, and the Marine Corp’s F/A-18 and AV-8."
Usually followed by:
"Those other (superior, proven and still very relevant) aircraft are old and the upkeep is super expensive".
It's laughable, and makes me chuckle every time. Especially as we watch a $130ish mil fighter literally crash and burn. On top of all of the program delays, material issues, electrical gremlins, etc. It's a nearly $500 billion dollar endeavor.
Without a doubt, it's an industry that I enjoy working in, but FFS, there's certain programs and decisions that are flat out insane.
Usually followed by:
"Those other (superior, proven and still very relevant) aircraft are old and the upkeep is super expensive".
It's laughable, and makes me chuckle every time. Especially as we watch a $130ish mil fighter literally crash and burn. On top of all of the program delays, material issues, electrical gremlins, etc. It's a nearly $500 billion dollar endeavor.
Without a doubt, it's an industry that I enjoy working in, but FFS, there's certain programs and decisions that are flat out insane.