On the F-35 - and its many problems

[Catfish]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Kai, the F-35 is licensed to carry US nuclear bombs, and that is what the German buying is about.

I generally agree but the Tornado or at last one of its types can carry the 20 US-made B61 nuclear bombs stockpiled in Germany as part of NATO nuclear sharing. Maybe there are newer bombs needing other racks and hardpoints and the Tornado cannot be used for them? The Eurofighter is not ready for this, yes.