Mar 24, 2007 · The proposed F-35D holds the key to me. It has STOL capabilities, it has good range, stealth and can be easily converted to carry a laser or have an unmanned cockpit. The …

May 6, 2007 · F-35D, other Lighting II versions Thread starter lantinian; Start date 6 May 2007; Prev. 1; 2; First Prev ...

May 23, 2009 · I was going for F-35D/E/F for the 2-seater designations, as full combat drone wranglers. D for standard, E ...

May 2, 2012 · The F-35 Lightning II may have had a troubled developmental phase, but since finally coming online in 2015 for the United States Marine Corps, 2016 for the Air Force, and …

Aug 5, 2012 · F-35D/E/F (Block 4/TR3) (New mission computer, new radar, new vision system) After all, new avionics ...

Jan 17, 2011 · TAC BRAWLER results indicated that the F-22 was 10 times more effective against an advanced 4th generation threat than the F-35. That's a lot of ground to cover and …

May 30, 2008 · Obviously the costs come from increased defense spending. We're already down, what, 20% over the last couple of years? The downward trend cannot continue while …

Jan 21, 2015 · But there's still hope for an "F-35D" or some similar platform enhancement down the road featuring AETD. Click to expand... They wouldn't go as far as a new variant; while …

May 2, 2012 · If a two-seat version of the F-35 was developed (Call it the F-35D) for the USMC and/or the USN it would likely be a modified F-35B forward fuselage (Lift-fan replaced by a …

May 2, 2012 · That does not sound good TomcatVIP, metal shavings in fuel? That would lead to a catastrophic loss of engine either during flight or at engine start up, it is a good job that the …