F-35 option: Produce the JACK-Fighter May. 18, 2012 - 06:14AM JST ( 17 ) Sixty-five “Next Generation” single-engine strike fighters are meant to replace 138 twin-engine multi-role Canadian Hornets (now down to 77), and would spend almost all of their time having their Klingon cloaking device repaired. To have an effective air force capability in the near- to mid-term, we… Read
Japan and the F-35: What to do? Opinions Apr. 02, 2012 - 06:49AM JST ( 13 Comments ) Many critics have questioned the viability of a single engine strike aircraft that has a limited range, no ability to super-cruise, does not work well from short landing strips, and might be an overly-complex hangar… Read