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Is the F-35 Lightning II a Good Ground Attack Aircraft?
The F-35’s multirole design prevents it from excelling at close air support—yet the fighter jet is well-suited to missions in contested airspace, which competitors like the A-10 Warthog are not.
In addition to the F-35 Lightning II, the Meteor missile is already approved for fitting on Eurofighter Typhoon, JAS 39 Gripen, and Dassault Rafale fighter jets. A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II ...
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F-35: How Fast Can This US Military Fighter Fly?
Key Points - The F-35 Lightning II's top speed of Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph) is comparable to other fifth-generation stealth fighters like China's J-20 (Mach 1.7) and Russia's Su-57 (Mach 1.7). -While some ...
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