Thread: F-22 problems
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:18 PM
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radmanly
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Default F-22 problems

There's an article in today's Washington Post about serious problems with the F-22:

Premier U.S. Fighter Jet Has Major Shortcomings

I'm interested in hearing some expert commentary on the issues raised in this article. Specifically:
  1. Quality problems with stealth coatings and the canopy
  2. Low readiness due to high maintenance
  3. Huge cost overruns
  4. "Unilateral disarmament" caused by the F-22 sucking up all resources that would otherwise go to modernizing other weapons systems
  5. The F-22's inability "to communicate with other types of warplanes"
Thanks.
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