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ganbaru · 2013-11-29, 22:10

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Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

But what I would LIKE to see is an Su-30 shoot down a F-35. That aircraft needs to return to the drawing board, seriously.

I read about all the problems of the version for the US Marine Corp but, what's the status of the 2 others ?

ArchmageXin · 2013-11-29, 22:43

http://www.defenseone.com/management...itial-continue

http://gizmodo.com/inside-the-pentag...men-1325863089

My favorite quote:

The political process that keeps the Joint Strike Fighter airborne has never stalled. The program was designed to spread money so far and so wide—at last count, among some 1,400 separate subcontractors, strategically dispersed among key congressional districts—that no matter how many cost overruns, blown deadlines, or serious design flaws, it would be immune to termination. It was, as bureaucrats say, “politically engineered.”

Now the trick here is, I am sure China is frightened by the power of the new F-35, but by the time you get these guys in to mass numbers, you are looking at a bill for about a trillion dollars. On a plane that started in 2001....and would likely to pose a threat to China/Russia/AL Qudea by 2016-2019 (depend on how pessimistic you are)

And main while, drone technology is getting better and better for a fraction of the cost.

JokerD · 2013-11-29, 22:43

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Originally Posted by ganbaru

I read about all the problems of the version for the US Marine Corp but, what's the status of the 2 others ?

Not sure on the technical aspect (last I read about it was half a year ago and it still had lots of problems, (overweight, software not ready..etc) but S Korea is expected by purchase some F-35s
This makes me suspect the US is pushing it's allies very hard to buy this even before it rolls into operational service with big brother. Seriously, does NK have modern fighter jets to contest the skies?
Case in point, for Singapore (my country) the next gen strike aircraft (awarded to the F-15SG) trials took place for years, rejecting the Eurofighter Typhoon for not having ground attack capabilities yet, before the award. And there was rumors that we were going to get the F-35 even before it was operational or even tested. This stinks of lobbying, thanks goodness we did not get it... (yet? or did not announce it

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ArchmageXin · 2013-11-29, 22:54

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Originally Posted by JokerD

Not sure on the technical aspect (last I read about it was half a year ago and it still had lots of problems, (overweight, software not ready..etc) but S Korea is expected by purchase some F-35s
This makes me suspect the US is pushing it's allies very hard to buy this even before it rolls into operational service with big brother. Seriously, does NK have modern fighter jets to contest the skies?
Case in point, for Singapore (my country) the next gen strike aircraft (awarded to the F-15SG) trials took place for years, rejecting the Eurofighter Typhoon for not having ground attack capabilities yet, before the award. And there was rumors that we were going to get the F-35 even before it was operational or even tested. This stinks of lobbying, thanks goodness we did not get it... (yet? or did not announce it

)

Every plane America sell to foreign government = a reduction of sunk cost (R&D, plant, training for employees). I believe America will save about 2 billion in such sunk cost for the 40 planes SK will buy.

Ithekro · 2013-11-30, 02:11

The F-35A seemed to be doing fine last I heard.

The F-35C needed a redesign on the arresting hook for carrier operations for some reason.

The F-35B is having issues, but then it is the most complex of the three.

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2013-11-30, 04:21

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Originally Posted by ArchmageXin

The political process that keeps the Joint Strike Fighter airborne has never stalled. The program was designed to spread money so far and so wide—at last count, among some 1,400 separate subcontractors, strategically dispersed among key congressional districts—that no matter how many cost overruns, blown deadlines, or serious design flaws, it would be immune to termination. It was, as bureaucrats say, “politically engineered.”

So, just like the Space Shuttle then?The crazy craft that had parts made in all 50 States?

That settles it really, F-35 would be about as effective as the Space Shuttle; it would work, just no where as well as it was suppose to.

ArchmageXin · 2013-11-30, 10:26

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Originally Posted by Ithekro

The F-35A seemed to be doing fine last I heard.

The F-35C needed a redesign on the arresting hook for carrier operations for some reason.

The F-35B is having issues, but then it is the most complex of the three.

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the F-35s that the Marines say they can take into combat in 2015 are not only ill equipped for combat but will likely require airborne protection by the very planes the F-35 is supposed to replace.

http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2...ckheed-martin#

Try reading this piece. It is eye opening...

Lets just hope this piece of technology isn't outsourced to China for manufacturing.

http://rt.com/news/us-air-force-coun...ectronics-879/

Oh wait, it is

Among others, the use of counterfeit electronic parts has been proven on the Alenia C-27J Spartan medium-sized military transport aircraft, Boeing's P-8A Poseidon long-range surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, Lockheed Martin’s turboprop military transport aircraft C-130J Super Hercules and Sikorsky’s SH-60B Seahawk helicopter used by the US Navy.

About 70 per cent of the fake electronic microchips were traced as being produced in China; the rest came from Canada and Great Britain.

Edit: I love how they call it "counterfeit chips" as if China have ninjas sneaking into warehouses replacing legit chip packages with fake ones. Memo to you guys: If you have 1400 suppliers for ONE PLANE, then somebody, somewhere is going to be buying from Shenyang inc. Tighten your damn supply procurement chain; you are already sucking on taxpayer tit. No need to cut corners.

SaintessHeart · 2013-11-30, 10:46

The only doubt I have about that reports are NVGs. I thought it is the architecture, not the chips, that count.

Ithekro · 2013-11-30, 15:13

The Marines are using F-35Bs for the most part. They have ordered a smaller number of F-35Cs for inter-service use on Navy carriers. But the majority of their F-35s will be the B model designed for use on assault ships like the new USS America.

JokerD · 2013-11-30, 20:25

Looks like things are heating up in Thailand
Thailand protests: One killed by gunfire at clashes

Vallen Chaos Valiant · 2013-11-30, 20:36

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Originally Posted by JokerD

Looks like things are heating up in Thailand
Thailand protests: One killed by gunfire at clashes

I distinctively remember that Thailand has rather lax gun laws. As a tourist I fired a gun for the only time in my life when I went there as a little kid with my parents.

JokerD · 2013-11-30, 21:29

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Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

I distinctively remember that Thailand has rather lax gun laws. As a tourist I fired a gun for the only time in my life when I went there as a little kid with my parents.

Or maybe it's lax enforcement. I wouldn't be surprised if symeratic people in the military lent some guns to the protestors...

killer3000ad · 2013-11-30, 23:09

Fast and Furious actor, Paul Walker, killed in car crash.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25173331

KiraYamatoFan · 2013-11-30, 23:10

http://globalnews.ca/news/1001023/ac...n-fiery-crash/

Talk about total irony. It's such a sad day for people who became fans of "The Fast and the Furious" series.

edit: killer3000ad beat me to it.

killer3000ad · 2013-11-30, 23:12

You literally hit the button a minute or less after me!

Megacrash Gr · 2013-12-01, 00:12

Man....I really liked him and I really loved the series. Such tragedy for someone who's young, just doing a charity event and doing what he loved.

MrTerrorist · 2013-12-01, 00:35

What a sad and ironic way to die. Looks like the Fast and Furious sequel and reboot Hitman film are on hold or possibly canceled.

~~mangatron~~ · 2013-12-01, 02:08

DAMN! Definitely did not see that coming, RIP Paul Walker, the Fast and Furious movies were a ton of fun, and I don't care how many people said he sucks, he sure had heart in his roles and that was what it's about.

Jinto · 2013-12-01, 05:15

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Originally Posted by killer3000ad

Fast and Furious actor, Paul Walker, killed in car crash.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25173331

Carbon fibre car bodies are quite a death trap when burning. I hope thats not the end of the fast & furious movie series. And RIP Paul Walker.

Rokumonsen · 2013-12-01, 05:46

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Originally Posted by MrTerrorist

What a sad and ironic way to die. Looks like the Fast and Furious sequel and reboot Hitman film are on hold or possibly canceled.

They may postpone it by a few months, yes but unlikely to be cancelled. This news is definitely a shock but they can't just abandon the movie franchise because of this.

But I'm definitely sure they'll dedicate Fast 7 to Walker.

RIP. The Fast & Furious will never be the same w/o you.

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ArchmageXin Master of Coin Join Date: Mar 2008	http://www.defenseone.com/management...itial-continue http://gizmodo.com/inside-the-pentag...men-1325863089 My favorite quote: The political process that keeps the Joint Strike Fighter airborne has never stalled. The program was designed to spread money so far and so wide—at last count, among some 1,400 separate subcontractors, strategically dispersed among key congressional districts—that no matter how many cost overruns, blown deadlines, or serious design flaws, it would be immune to termination. It was, as bureaucrats say, “politically engineered.” Now the trick here is, I am sure China is frightened by the power of the new F-35, but by the time you get these guys in to mass numbers, you are looking at a bill for about a trillion dollars. On a plane that started in 2001....and would likely to pose a threat to China/Russia/AL Qudea by 2016-2019 (depend on how pessimistic you are) And main while, drone technology is getting better and better for a fraction of the cost. __________________

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Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	The F-35A seemed to be doing fine last I heard. The F-35C needed a redesign on the arresting hook for carrier operations for some reason. The F-35B is having issues, but then it is the most complex of the three. __________________

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SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	The only doubt I have about that reports are NVGs. I thought it is the architecture, not the chips, that count. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

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Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	The Marines are using F-35Bs for the most part. They have ordered a smaller number of F-35Cs for inter-service use on Navy carriers. But the majority of their F-35s will be the B model designed for use on assault ships like the new USS America. __________________

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killer3000ad Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Age: 41	Fast and Furious actor, Paul Walker, killed in car crash. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-25173331 __________________

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JokerD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Looks like things are heating up in Thailand Thailand protests: One killed by gunfire at clashes

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KiraYamatoFan Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal, QC, Canada Age: 40	http://globalnews.ca/news/1001023/ac...n-fiery-crash/ Talk about total irony. It's such a sad day for people who became fans of "The Fast and the Furious" series. edit: killer3000ad beat me to it.

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Megacrash Gr Ad Astra Per Aspera Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: プロビデンス Age: 30	Man....I really liked him and I really loved the series. Such tragedy for someone who's young, just doing a charity event and doing what he loved. __________________

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MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	What a sad and ironic way to die. Looks like the Fast and Furious sequel and reboot Hitman film are on hold or possibly canceled. __________________

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~~mangatron~~ worshipping the pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manila, Philippines	DAMN! Definitely did not see that coming, RIP Paul Walker, the Fast and Furious movies were a ton of fun, and I don't care how many people said he sucks, he sure had heart in his roles and that was what it's about.