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Originally Posted by Bowman
I would prefer that the RN purchase a navalized Typhoon over the F-35.
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Why?
No navalized Typhoon exists. No STOVL Typhoon exists. How would you propose to launch a navalized Typhoon from your CVF? How to recover it? If you say with a catapult and cross deck pendants, then why even consider a Typhoon when the F-35C and Rafale already can do the job? Why pay money to develop something that can be purchased off the rack, so to speak?
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Typhoon looks to offer superior air-to-air capability to F-35.
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That depends on the version. But, the F-35 offers much better attack capability and the option to operate from the CVF.
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If the RN flew the same plane as the RAF, there would be very significant logistical advantages, too.
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That is where the "J" comes in JCA. For your information the RAF and RN will fly the F35B, much the same was as the do the Harrier now.
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The F-15 is an extremely impressive aircraft. However, the F-3 evolved during a time when the main aerial threat to the U.K. and its shipping lanes was regimental-strength Backfire attacks. The F-3's outstanding range and loitering ability, combined with similar armament, would have given it a tactical edge over the F-15 IMHO.
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Then why not prefer the F-14? It had much better avionics, better armament, longer range, longer loiter time and the ability to silent launch.