That’s the 1st time you mentioned ‘projections’...which was my point, hypothetical...it’s just way too early to make bold claims like ‘it is already cheaper..’

I’m the case of the 15, you are comparing decades of combat service with a test program. After JSF is used extensively, and we are out of flight testing, then you can draw a conclusion. Right now everything is an estimate or has been measured during test

“By the way, the F-35 is already cheaper to fly per hour than the F-15 and F-22"

Those sustainment “estimates” are hilarious. I would truly like to see how the wizards did that

Quad copters are slow as sh!t...military grade hardware (designed properly) is rugged and reliable. Commercial stuff for the prices your stating wouldn’t be in same ballpark...perhaps you should research current drone tech, it’s not something China can mass produce

Until you see it 1st hand, there is no way to fully appreciate how truly beautiful it is to watch flight operations on a carrier...thank you for your service, I’m not in the Navy, but I support them with my work. Carrier flight operations are really amazing in how the complexity of the task is conquered with absolute…

It’s got to be Abraham...whoever it was, took that 1st blow like a champ...which means it had to be someone capable of taking bat to the head...I guess it could be Glenn/Daryl, but I’ll place my bet on Abe

U certainly seem to already have engineering experience, ur comments are spot on

They don’t care about technical ability, once you’ve solved the problem u are expendable, unless ur management

You could not be more correct...patent I have is not mine, but my employer’s...go it alone and it is urs

Humanity is the problem, not religion. Blaming it all in religion is the same as believing all humans are inherently good...do you believe that? It is humans misinterpreting religion that is the problem. Don’t blame God for our stupidity/ignorance

your thoughts on Libya? Dems & Repubs both have failed royally...knee-jerk reactions without proper analysis is our problem

Wings are made detachable all the time. I understand ur point about compromised structure, but the difference in cost to transport extra wide loads is immense. Over lifetime of said aircraft, those transport costs become huge (route restrictions for wide loads are no joke). It definitely adds weight, but we’ve gotten…

I still have my McDonnell Douglas stapler...and I’m still designated McD (payroll wise that is)...so I like to think I still work for MD

Not trying to start a bromance or anything, but seriously, of all comments thrown around here, I value yours immensely, and learn something new each time. I’m always looking for EvilFD to chime in. Please keep it up

I’ve met these guys, still have my Black Knights T-shirt...their focus is exceptional, they are Naval Aviators after all

I’m absolutely shocked by your lack of empathy...and your selfishness, I believe no human is inherently good, but you are one evil SOB...now that I’m pretty sure this isn’t a joke

All modern CAD/CAM software runs on Linux/Windows...I’ve never heard of anyone doing complex design on anything else...Catia, Unigraphics, Solidworks...I realize this is all for CAD jockeys like myself, but that’s the way airplanes and their hardware are designed... aircraft are pretty cool IMO

Agreed...as a mechanical designer, IOS just isn’t an option...maybe one day, but for now, give me my a PC, with a 3D mouse, and let me TCOB.

With a packed deck, perhaps tail over water is achieved safely by going at it gently/slowly...I don’t know how fast you can start-stop with tow truck, and tails are way over at times