[CaptainCrunch]

I'm not much of a fan of the replacement aircraft for the F-25.

The silent eagle and the superhornet are transitional aircraft at best to me.

I don't like being dependant on a European manufacturer for aircraft and parts.

If the F-35 worked properly and came in on budget to me it would be the only choice available.

We have to buy a single fleet of aircraft of one type that can do all roles equally well and has the highest possible kill ratio because our fleet is going to be inherantly small.

In capability comparisons the F35 is the superior bird in terms of capability and interoperability.

Its a shame that the American's muffed this thing so badly.

And as much as technology is advancing in stealth detection, there's a reason why the Russian's and American's and Chinese are cramming so much money into radar defeating airframes and materials, there's a better chance of completing your mission and saving the lives of your pilots.