I don’t see the C-17, or C-5 on there either.

I call BS! Marine Corps CH-53E Super Sea Stallion is not on there!

It is missing MTVRs, LVSRs, FLTVs, HMTTs, and their associated wreckers. If MRAPs and HMMWVs are on the list, so should they.

Found one:

I didn’t realize the F-117 Nighthawk (Stealth Fighter) was no longer in service. Its omission here prompted me to go look it up. Apparently it’s been officially retired since 2008.

Neat print. But, it’s missing all the electronic warfare aircraft like the EA-6B, EC-130, F/A-18G and if you’re not taking a strict definition of “Combat”, then it’s also missing all the cargo planes capable of airdropping troops like the C-17 and slick C-130 that end up in combat situations. If nothing else, the…

Also, EA-6B, EA-18G, E-2 C/D, CH-53E, MH-53E, RQ-7B, F-35A and C, KC-130J...

How about astronauts with cars?

I was waiting for someone to quote those hacks. Seriously, those guys have zero credibility.

If the B-21 wants to go before Congress and pass into full existence, it needs to make the case that it not only won’t repeat the flaws of the F-35, but that it will serve genuine needs of American security.

Good points as well. Thanks for not being a dick and saying my opinion isn’t valid because I haven’t sat next to an air traffic controller during an exercise where the F-35 cleaned up.

This is not historically accurate, both the B-2 and B-1 share engines of frontline fighters.

There is no evidence to support the claim that the Air Force doesn’t care about CAS anymore. It’s a ridiculous canard parroted by the uninformed: people who refuse to accept that planes besides the A-10 perform CAS all the time. Take your high-horse speeches somewhere else.

How exactly is the A-10 more “survivable” than the F-35?

Nice picture of the rounds. The only problem is, number 2 would be perfectly adequate for how we are using the A10 now, go with number 3 if you want a safety factor.

Fuel efficient....until it is shot full of holes limping home.

No... according to half those who like to pretend they are defence “journalists”, the unit cost is over $1trn.

Step 1: F-35 is terrible!

but it clearly has a unique set of capabilities that fighters on the market don’t come close to, while at least matching them in traditional capability

My comment was way better with the picture actually loaded.