I was never too excited about the F-35. For me, it would make more sense to have a few top of the line highly advanced fighters (F-22) to use in those rare occasions where we would have to fight for air supremacy in an area with heavy radar. Then once we eliminate their air force and take out antiaircraft sites, we could use traditional fighters that would be cheaper to build and operate.

I don’t really see where the F-35 fits into the picture. It is designed to take over the role of the F-16, but I don’t get why they spent so much money making it stealthy. If we need a fighter to go into a radar environment, then send in an F-22. If we need a fighter to go to a place without radar, send in a brand new F-15 or F-16 model that we could have developed for the money we spent on the F-35. I can’t think of a battlefield situation that calls for moderate stealth capability.

Would anyone else support another attempt at the F-20? The nearly 30 year old design is still impressive today, so only imagine what it could look like now if we invested even only half the money the F-35 got.