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Not in a combat configuration, which is what matters. The reported numbers for 4th generation combat aircraft are only when they fly "clean" i.e. nothing hangin
by jandrewrogers 3y ago
Not in a combat configuration, which is what matters. The reported numbers for 4th generation combat aircraft are only when they fly "clean" i.e. nothing hanging off them externally like weapons and various pods. Performance degrades markedly with a full weapon load out due to drag and changing aerodynamics. Since the F-35 typically carries everything internally, it actually delivers its top performance when it matters.