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Next up on the fighter list…

F-35 Lightning

• Known as Panther or Puma to pilots and is 5th Gen
• These are prevalent in the USAF/Navy/Marines and will one day replace all F-16
• F-35A is the USAF variant
• F-35B is the Marine VTOL variant
• F-35C is the Navy & Marine variant for carrier use
• There are no 2seat F-35
• “TR” is similar to the “Block” system of the F-16 but is more so software driven.
• Each variant above has different capabilities based on the physical aircraft as well so it is good info to know
• The jets are capable of Air-to-Air(A-A) and Air-to-Ground(A-G) with multiple different missions including SEAD. Do your research!
• 4th Gen aircraft are incorporated with the F-35 using what’s called FI or Force Integration.
• F-35 carries weapons in internal weapons bays but have hard points for external carriage.
• Pratt & Whitney are the primary engine manufacturer but GE is in the process of testing
• AESA radar, has an internal “targeting pod”, is considered a stealth fighter

As before there is so much more on the F-35 so do some reading! BogiDope coaches or Panther pilots pile on with any other basic in, cheers!

STK!

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Hello! Current information is that the TBAS also super scores so it’ll take the best from both attempts. Cheers!

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DJ, I have not heard/seen of units having anything like that while rushing. Doesn’t mean it isn’t impossible, if you’re rushing a rated position I would see if anyone in the squadron is the POC and if they have any of those details.