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Is the F-35 aerodynamically unstable?
The general consensuses with the F-35 is that it has got relatively good instantaneous turning. It’s not the best design in this regard, but it is good. The traits that significantly lend themselves to this are it’s fly-by-wire managed instability, and the large flight control surfaces with a high deflection limit.
Why is the F-22 stealth?
While both the F-22 and F-35 are 5th-generation jets that leverage stealth to enable mission accomplishment and both are able to conduct air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations, they each specialize in a different aspect of air combat and were intended to serve in very different roles.
Is the f22 a failure?
The F-22 ultimately failed to be a practical design to replace the F-15, and while a number of analysts have considered the program a failure, the announcement that the very costly and relatively new aircraft will see an very early retirement while the F-15 not only serves on, but remains in production, is a testament …
How many F-22s does the USAF have?
A contingent of 25 F-22s may not necessarily seem like a large number, but, at present, the Air Force only has around 186 of these jets. Of those, only 125 of them are assigned to combat-coded units, with the rest being set aside for various training and test and evaluation duties.
Why did the Air Force choose the F-22 Raptor?
For its part, the Air Force preferred the gaudy maneuverability of the F-22, which gave it an advantage in nearly every potential combat situation. In a sense, the F-22 (and to some extent its Russian competitor, the PAK-FA) represent the ultimate expression of the jet-age air superiority fighter.
Why is the F-22 better than the YF-23?
The YF-23 enjoyed superior supercruise, and in some accounts better stealth performance, over the F-22. The F-22 offered a somewhat simpler, less risky design, along with an extraordinary degree of agility that made it an awesome dogfighter.
Is the F-22 the ultimate air superiority fighter?
In a sense, the F-22 (and to some extent its Russian competitor, the PAK-FA) represent the ultimate expression of the jet-age air superiority fighter.
How does the X-32 compare to F-35?
Range and stealth characteristics were generally similar to those expected of the F-35, and the body of the aircraft could accommodate much of the advanced electronic equipment that the F-35 now carries. One thing is for certain; the X-32 was a ridiculously ugly aircraft.