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5. Yes thanks

Tue Oct 30, 2012, 12:38 AM

Oct 2012

Is it true that the F-35 is not capable of penetrating the more modern air defense systems? I am a novice in this area. Take a look at this link:

http://www.ausairpower.net/raptor.html#Why_America_Needs_More_F-22s

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U.S. Army Prepares For Full-Rate AH-64E Production [View all] unhappycamper Oct 2012 OP

i wanna lose my subjectivity when i read this stuff. xchrom Oct 2012 #1

Cost details of the contract are public record ProgressiveProfessor Oct 2012 #2

Hey PP do you know anything about technical capability differences GitRDun Oct 2012 #3

I assume you mean the F-22? PavePusher Oct 2012 #4

Yes thanks GitRDun Oct 2012 #5

Probably correct, because that's not what its purpose is... PavePusher Oct 2012 #6

F-22 vs F-35 same as F-15 vs F-16 Angleae Oct 2012 #7

Yes thanks GitRDun Nov 2012 #9