Yes... they are not even at the spec they wanted initially with the F-35. They have quite a walk to do before changing the design.
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter News, Videos and pics Thread
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Another UK F-35B on the ground following some sort of mid-flight abnormality, this time in Japan.
Doesn't seem to be the same airframe that was stuck in India, so a different problem, or the same issue on a different frame.
Bit of humor to go along with the news.
Doesn't seem to be the same airframe that was stuck in India, so a different problem, or the same issue on a different frame.
Bit of humor to go along with the news.
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This is a sign from the universe telling britain you fucked up
'you choose poorly'
Hi,
this is the famous George bush picture at the time of 9/11 interacting with school kids
when this news been by secret service or FBI ( f.. bush immediately)
thank you
I don't think the statistics bare that out. There are also examples like the F-14 that completely throw a wrench in such claims.
The F-14 is proof that the F-16 is better off with 1 good engine than the Tomcat was with 2 poor engines.
Britain was one of the main contributors to the JSF program and there is no alternative STOVL to replace the Harrier in terms of choosing (remembering that they retired the harrier over a decade ago)
The UK is screwed in that they don't fund their defense, sorry "defence", to the amount that they should, and this is no surprise as their entire country seems to be on the ropes currently not just their military, navy, or Air Arm.
The UK is the country that managed to lose an F-35 because they didn't pull off an intake cover before flight, and the subsequent investigation basically found that the crews were exhausted and overworked and missed the obvious because once again, the UK is on a constantly shrinking and downward trajectory.
— of the YF-23, and a to assorted DARPA and AFRL programs — on how the F-35 could theoretically evolve in the short term, medium term and long term: what he has informally designated as the F-35EX, F-35FX and F-35GX, respectively.
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I'll let these designs speak for themselves!
its all the old 1990s concepts
From the limited research I've done the price escalation is from inflation, currency fluctuations and infrastructure costs (which have been put off again and again) and would affect any other aircraft Canada purchased as well.
Every Time Canada has decided to try and save a penny on F-35 they lose a pound later; its uncanny. Australia has replaced their F-18s, sold some old F-18s to Canada, and completed purchase on 72 F-35s. meanwhile Canada bought old Australian F-18s, paid to upgrade more CF-18s and is watching prices skyrocket after finally purchaseing 16 F-35s and has not yet had a single delivery.
I wonder if there is a lesson there...
just kidding, Canada is once again reviewing the F-35 decision, just like they have been doing the last 15 years straight.
its a complete self-inflicted fiasco that makes the "Cadillac helicopters" silliness look like child's play.
It's not so much the ever shrinking real budget and capability that is the problem, it is the inability to face up to that which is the problem. Most people in the UK realise it is not in any sense a great power any more but unfortunately this does not extend to the establishment, which is why you see farcical displays like sending CVBGs to the Far East without SSNs, own supply ships, insufficient escorts and a half-full carrier deck.
One of the good things about Trump (and Bridge Colby) is calling out these delusions. Like when Trump asked Starmer if the UK was going to fight Russia on its own.
Anyway this is way OT so I'll stop there.