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The all powerful F-35 JSF (Joint Strike Fighter)

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Kitrax, May 18, 2004.

  1. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    Have you heard of this awsome attack jet yet? I first saw it in action of the Discovery Wings channel, which did a full documentary on it. It called the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, and it's going to replace or complement several other/outdated millitary aircraft. There are three variants of the jet: Conventional takeoff, Carrier, and the coolest of all three: Short Take Off/Vertical Landing (STOVL).

    The technology behind it is really neat, go check it out at:
    JSF Home
    or
    USAF Projects

    What do you think about it? :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, May 18, 2004
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    I think I'm gonna put in an order for an X-35B STOVL and terrorize the neighbors. :D
     
    Splunge, May 18, 2004
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    Yep, my country is replacing our F-16's with JSF's. A good choice imo.
     
    Pac man, May 18, 2004
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    Sure as hell beats the family Beechcraft Sundowner :D
     
    Frostbite, May 18, 2004
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    Bah! Everyone knows that the JAS 39 Griffin is the best fighter out there. The only reason it hasnt spread further than it has is that it is developed in a non-Nato country.

    /end silly patriotic rant.

    Is this F-35 the same as the Eurofighter?
    Edit: Ah, I saw that this was an American thing.
     
    joacqin, May 18, 2004
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    *snicker* Yes, the wonderful JSF which is too heavy to be able to perform vertical take-offs.
     
    Wildfire, May 19, 2004
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    Yes, lets all spend more tax money and make some more KILLING MACHINES! Here's where our tax money is going. We're all going to hell, but hey, we're going in a fancy new jet fighter.
     
    Jaguar, May 19, 2004
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    Actually the reson it's being produced is to replace more expensive fighters. One of the many features it offers is a "low" price tag.

    Oh, Jaguar, Canada isn't on the delivery list...why have a jet that can actually fly, when you can rest assured that no on will ever attack Canada, unless snow is suddenly worth more than oil. ;) :p :rolling:
     
    Kitrax, May 20, 2004
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