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SMSgt Mac said...

Back when it was still feasible, I did an analysis that showed for the same money that AF was buying 1700 plus F-35s, we could have bought ALL the originally planned F-22s, 737 F-35As (easy number to remember), and about 30 more B-2s. This would have meant more air dominance airframes and more 'air to ground' hardpoints. In restrospect, I was underestimating the need for an absolute 'floor' on numbers given a need to be anywhere, anytime around the globe. Now, I think the lowest risk approach is to retrofit the F-22s with F-35 integrated systems, pursue a long range strike option with a longer range than the rumor mills say we are, and get as many F-35s in the field as possible.

Feb 23, 2014, 2:46:54 PM

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