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Slow and maneuverable doesn't win air combat. The Japanese found that out the hard way. Ask any combat pilot and they will tell you Speed Is Life. The faster
by na85 11y ago
Slow and maneuverable doesn't win air combat. The Japanese found that out the hard way.
Ask any combat pilot and they will tell you Speed Is Life. The faster aircraft dictates the terms of the engagement.
Also the F-35's stealth capabilities have been compromised.
Edit: down voters please check your understanding of air combat. You can't fight what you can't catch
- mmaunder 11y agoAnd running away is not what these aircraft are designed to do. With higher airspeed you lose maneuverability. Speed is life refers to any aircraft and the ability to trade speed for altitude. This should get you started on why the trend is to build slower lighter more manueverable airfraft... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy%E2%80%93maneuverability_theory https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy%E2%80%93maneuverabili...
- aries1980 11y agoI can't remember to the documentary that has made with RAF Sea Harrier pilots, but in combat they preferred over Panavia Tornado even if the Tornado have supersonic speed, higher altitude and thrust.