Sure it cost more than it was supposed to. But all new major weapons systems do. The F-35 is revolutionary.


The Five Most Important Facts About The F-35 Fighter

When the Clinton administration first conceived the notion of a “joint strike fighter” in 1995, it was the ideal solution to a host of military challenges.

The basic idea was a family of highly survivable tactical aircraft that could share common technology to accomplish a dozen different missions for three U.S. military services.


The Air Force would use it to replace Cold War F-16 fighters in aerial combat, bombing of ground targets and close air support of troops.


The Navy would use it to extend the striking range of carrier-based aircraft.

The Marines would use it to land on a dime anywhere expeditionary warfare was being waged.


And everybody, including allies, would use it to collect vast amounts of intelligence that could be shared securely with coalition partners in future conflicts.
1. It really is invisible to enemies.

2. It is more than a fighter.

3. The cost of each plane has fallen steadily.

4. Many U.S. allies have committed to the program.

5. The domestic economic impact is huge.
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