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Originally Posted by Frank@50
What we do know is that the performance is inferior to the F-18 & F16’s as well as most gen 4 aircraft of other nations (because of total wing area) meaning that it will be primarily a BVR/ground attack fighter.
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The F-35 is not an air superiority fighter or even interceptor. You're right, it will be BVR multi-role jet that is supposed to fill in for a lot of roles but doesn't excel in any specific one. It does however have 1/1000th the radar signature of the F-16s and F-18s.
Keep in mind, we are getting the CF-35 which is basically the F-35A so no cool STOVL like the F-35B (which replaces F-18s and Harriers).