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Originally Posted by wabpilot
First, the F-35C is substantially different from the USAF's F-35A. Second, the F-35C is not and never was intended for fleet air defense. That is a shared obligation of the AEGIS CGs and DDGs and the F/A-18F.
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The JSF is the Navy's Frontline fighter for years to come. Being tasked with a great multitude of responsibilities. As a consequence triggering the cream of the crop of the opposing air force and capital ships. Which is fully capable of handling these threats quite throughly.
As you know we have
VERY strict rules of engagements. Especially against air borne threats. With every instance I'm aware of, getting birds up in the air, as quickly as possible, is
MANDATORY. With Fixed-Wing Aircraft being primarily tasked with engagement. Not capital ships. As with everything else, "anti-air" is met with air power it's self. As doctrine goes.
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Sometimes, but not usually or all the time. There is a reason for the Military Professional title.
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Though, as you know, logistical concerns PLAY tremendously. Due to geography, and the fact that the majority of international borders are border by the Ocean, and the ability of the Navy to be deployed around the World. It's only logical to assume that the Navy has the greatest ability to respond around the world to time-critical events. That is not to say that is always the case. However, with Range being less a issue. Basing rights and flyover rights less of a hassle. Well'...
That is not to say, however, that the Air Force doesn't have the capability nor doesn't play a vital role. That would be untrue. The Air Force is always involved. From intelligence gathering from Rivet's. AWACS. Or Strategic Tanking Assets. To ferrying fighters.
Unless, of course, we are talking about the remotes of Sibera, Central Asia, and Western China. Then it's anyones ball. Whether it be F-15's from Europe/Mideast/Japan. Or F/A-18's from Med/Persian/South Asia/East Asia. One thing is for sure, they will require one hell of amount of fuel.
