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Why go from f22 to f35
Re: Why go from f22 to f35
nothing like a set of standards
Re: Why go from f22 to f35
"Why was the JSF competition done as X32/35 when the ATF was YF22/23 ?"
The JSF project was run to prove the concept of a VSTOL fighter to replace the Harrier. Each had different design solutions, X-32B rotating nozzles , X-35B separate lift fan. and thus were funded as research. The joint services (USAF/USN/USMC) were forced into a combined solution so research programme was run.
The ATF was a USAF funded programme to provide the next generation fighter aircraft, two companies were paid to prove their best design with a (almost) guaranteed production contract as the prize.
The JSF project was run to prove the concept of a VSTOL fighter to replace the Harrier. Each had different design solutions, X-32B rotating nozzles , X-35B separate lift fan. and thus were funded as research. The joint services (USAF/USN/USMC) were forced into a combined solution so research programme was run.
The ATF was a USAF funded programme to provide the next generation fighter aircraft, two companies were paid to prove their best design with a (almost) guaranteed production contract as the prize.
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