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Saturday, November 08, 2008

New Fighter Jet: Controversial Future of the U.S. Fleet

The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is slated to become the backbone of the U.S. tactical aviation fleet.

This ambitious program aims to replace the combined U.S. Defense Department arsenal of F-16 Fighting Falcons, F/A-18 Hornets, A-10 Thunderbolts, and the AV-8B Harrier combat aircraft with a single platform capable of being adapted to the divergent needs of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps.

The new fighter will not only replace those rapidly aging aircraft in the colossal American inventory, but the jet is also expected to become the mainstay of Allied air forces in Great Britain, Australia, and a host of other nations.

The massive undertaking is not without its critics however.

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  1. Anonymous9/11/08 02:27

    My only question is when? It seems like it has been in developement for a long while now. Thats not all bad as systems become more mature and many problems are resolved. However, I still haven't heard as to when they will begin entering the fleet. Big worry that all may not be well.

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