Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact

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Reduced F-35 performance specs may have significant impact

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The Pentagon's decision to reduce the performance specifications for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will have a significant operational impact, a number of highly experienced fighter pilots consulted by Flightglobal concur. But the careful development of tactics and disciplined employment of the jet may be able to mitigate some of those shortcomings. View the rest here..
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Yea just fly it strait and level. If you have to turn, just eject instead.
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I've learned that straight and level isn't as easy as it looks.
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You held your own in those videos I'd say.....
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Awe thanks, Mike! I can't wait to do it again.
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