FoxZz
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Still, the official Locked Martin communicate doesn't dispute the authenticity of the report, and even recognize it. The LM communicate only say that the tested F35 didn't have/used the following elements, I'm quoting : quote:
Aircraft AF-2 did not have the mission systems software to use the sensors that allow the F-35 to see its enemy long before it knows the F-35 is in the area. Second, AF-2 does not have the special stealth coating that operational F-35s have that make them virtually invisible to radar. And third, it is not equipped with the weapons or software that allow the F-35 pilot to turn, aim a weapon with the helmet, and fire at an enemy without having to point the airplane at its target. All those elements have nothing to do with the ability of the aircraft to manoeuver and aren't relevant to determine it's agility. The next quote is the recognition by LM that the F35 isn't made for dogfight : quote:
The F-35's technology is designed to engage, shoot, and kill its enemy from long distances, not necessarily in visual "dogfighting" situations. This, to me, is the clear demonstration that the comments of the pilot are true, the F35 can't manoeuver as well as a F16 or a F15. However, this doesn't mean it cannot win a dogfight, but it will do by other means than agility. Furthermore, War is Boring provided the complete report, who cares of the name of the pilot, this is clearly authentical, otherwise LM would have saied otherwise. And the comments made in this report are very clear and detailed :Here Lasty, facts are here, the F35 have a high wing loading ratio, the internal bay cause higher baseline drag, the plane itself is heavy with a thrust to weight ratio lower than many of contemporary fighters. Furthermore, the lift of the F35 is only provided by its wings, and it doesnt' have any canards or thrust vectoring to compensate its aerodynamic flaws. There is little room for a miracle. Lastly, the pilot has a terrible rear visibility,the pictures displayed earlier proved it. Guess why the F35 still hasn't been seen in any aerial solo display. Ingame, because it's what interests us, it was obvious that the F35 didn't deserved the same mark as the Typhoon or the Rafale, and this report is only the clear proof of it. It's clear that it won't be as manoeuvrable as the F16 nor the F15, hence, its should definitely go down to 4 in agility, 4.5 at max.
< Message edited by FoxZz -- 7/2/2015 4:21:21 AM >
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