FighterControl

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUDF6ICE0s
Pretty intresting viewpoints here
I for one love the F-35A/B ,looking forward to one day hopefully seeing a C at RIAT etc
Another good vid here about what it’s like to use Max afterburner (ie mill take off power etc )https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9WJ58gFMliU

Christ, if ever a post was asking for trouble... Its like pouring petrol on a barbecue to put it out on here!!

Well, it’s a big from me

Judging by the amount of orders coming in from Europe it's all we will see soon. The C is the best looking of the bunch but it's not really a badge of honour

Seem to remember similar comments about how ugly the F-16 was compared to the F-4 and F-104 it replaced .. I'm sure the F-35 will gain supporters over the years..

F16 ugly!? Now way!!

The F-35 can look good in the air and the shape readily generates fluff that looks impressive - I like the power

(The basic F-16 is a sexjet although not sure about the conformal fuel tanks)

Didn't veterans nickname the phantom 'Double Ugly'

slogen51 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 06, 2021 1:14 pm

The F-35 can look good in the air and the shape readily generates fluff that looks impressive - I like the power

(The basic F-16 is a sexjet although not sure about the conformal fuel tanks)

Didn't veterans nickname the phantom 'Double Ugly'

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

With Gareth on this

F16 is lovely (without those ruddy awful conformal tanks)

Slogen. Indeed they did call it' Double Ugly!'. A superb 'fly by muscle' aircraft. A friend of mine flew them in the Falklands and got paid for it. I would have done it for nothing!"!!.

Most of the jets we love have the benefit of nostalgia on their side - I guess the majority of spotters on here started when the phantom was in USAF and RAF service.

I wonder if the paint scheme has anything to do with it - people went wild over the camo tornado a few years ago

If the powers-that-be ever discover or invent an invisible paint or coating, I suggest they spray the F35 with it double-quick

That should improve it’s looks

F-35 looks like a biscuit barrel from some angles.

The only way the F-35 is ugly is from behind. From the front and side, it’s not that bad. But that’s just my humble opinion

Kurnass wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:02 pm

The only way the F-35 is ugly is from behind. From the front and side, it’s not that bad. But that’s just my humble opinion

is that with the lavvy seat up?

I have to throw my hat into the ring, the F-35's looks have grown on me and I like them despite their flaws; I still can't get over the portaloo-roof that is the lift fan cover on the B and the gun-related issues aren't ideal but I can overlook those.

paddyboy wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:35 pm

With Gareth on this

F16 is lovely (without those ruddy awful conformal tanks)

I'd argue the 35 looks better than the 16s with those, definitely a case of form follows function!

slogen51 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 06, 2021 5:13 pm

I wonder if the paint scheme has anything to do with it - people went wild over the camo tornado a few years ago

This has got me imagining them in desert sand and the green grey, I reckon they'd look rather dapper!

paddyboy wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:35 pm

With Gareth on this

F16 is lovely (without those ruddy awful conformal tanks)

I like the big spine the best. At least its a bit different from the 10,000 other Lawn Darts

F106, I agree!.

The F-106 Delta Dart - now you are talking serious speed