USAF: F-35B cannot generate enough sorties to replace A-10

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USAF: F-35B cannot generate enough sorties to replace A-10

Flight Global – The US Air Force has concluded that the short take-off vertical landing (STOVL) Lockheed Martin F-35B- model aircraft cannot generate enough sorties to meet its needs; therefore the service will not consider replacing the Fairchild Republic A-10 Warthog close air support jet with that variant. Meanwhile, the USAF and the US Navy are hoping to more closely integrate their forces as part of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) new AirSea battle concept. Read Article

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