U.S. Air Force analyses show the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) F-35 Lightning II is at least 400 percent more effective in air-to-air combat capability than the best fighters currently available in the international market.The Air Force's standard air-to-air engagement analysis model, also used by allied air forces to assess air-combat performance, pitted the 5th generation F-35 against all advanced 4th generation fighters in a variety of simulated scenarios. The results were clear: the F-35 outperformed the most highly evolved fighters in aerial combat by significant margins.
"In all F-35 Program Office and U.S. Air Force air-to-air combat effectiveness analysis to date, the F-35 enjoys a significant Combat Loss Exchange Ratio advantage over the current and future air-to-air threats, to include Sukhois," said Maj. Gen. Charles R. Davis, F-35 program executive officer.
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I remember when the critisisms came out a short while ago. As a result the Austrailian government ordered an investigation. It was incombant upon Lockheed /Martin to respond. And an excellant response it is. 400% or better against the best anyone else out there has flying today.(I believe thats the SU35/7?). I guess that will settle more than one argument.
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