Everything i've read about the F-35 here and elsewhere just makes it seem like a mediocre aircraft. For it's immense cost, it needs to be more than just average, but it isn't. The F-22 has already beaten it to the punch in every area, including the planned multi-role capabilities it was going to have. It astounds me that development for the F-35 continues while the military throws stuff like the XM8 out the window at the drop of a hat.
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