May 22, 2010 at 9:00 pm
There has been a lot of talk lately about how superior the T-50 will be over the F-35 and even over the Raptor. How do you feel the fighters will match up?
It seems that since both the T-50 and F-35 are primary exports, that they have a much greater chance to meet. Please keep in mind this thread is mostly speculation and for entertainment purposes. we know very few techinal facts about either aircraft. But bases on first glances and educated guesses what to you feel will happen? Will the F-35 have the sensors to get around a energy disadvantage?
The F-35s PROs:
* Advanced intergrated sensors*
* Very stealthy design*
* Much greater situational awareness, 360 degree irst*
* A fuel load greater than 4th generation types with external tanks*
* HOBs missile capable + DIRM in future upgrades*
* will be bought in great numbers maybe 2 to 1 odds*
Cons :
*Very little if any super cruise*
*NO TV nozzles*
* limited A2a Missile load*
T-50 pros so far
* It looks like it has good kinematic performance*
*super cruise*
* Lots of Lots of Aesa radars including a rear facing one*
* TV nozzles*
Cons:
* Not as stealthy from many aspects*
* older engine design*
* no dircm*