F-35’s reduced sustained turn performance and reduced transonic acceleration could affect combat performance

A number of highly experienced fighter pilots consulted by Flightglobal said the reduced performance specifications for the F-35 could affect combat operations.

The relaxed sustained turn performance and longer transonic acceleration times could be disadvantageous to pilots in a dogfight.

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