18,000lb right now
being able to do effective SEAD then switch to general CAS makes it worth it, Typhoon cant really do that
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But how many say 500lb GPS/Laser bombs is that? From what i’ve seen so far that is only 1 bomb per pylon for now. So thats 6-8 bombs at most? Typhoon can run 10, Rafale can carry even more
Dpeends on the SAM system. Spear-3 is gunna give it a lot of SEAD potential. But there is a reason why the EFT nations are getting a smaller number of F-35s and not replacing their EFTs. Heck, Spain just canceled their F-35 orders
Leaked by whom?
Source?
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For an moment I had hope :(
What does the launcher launch?
it can take 8 GBU-53 and 2 AMRAAM internally, which is enough to take out 2 whole AAA, while being able to defend itself and be much more surivable than any eurocanard.
only because its an American aircraft, and lets face it, what would Spain even need F-35’s for?
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2x PARS
Isn’t that a downgrade?
not if it can be carried on the outer pylons
Upgrade, from 0 Pars to 2
You have the 4x PARS on the Inner pylon + the Dual Launcher for Outer pylon
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It’s carrier as a replacemnt for the Harrier II.
LETS FREAKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Nice
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Sorry, bud. You’re going to get a Dutch plane instead of a French one for some reason. Just like how we got that stupid Leopard instead of a Leclerc.
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You’re bout to be hit by the “weapons are a balancing factor go make a suggestion” reply