McDD/Northrop/BAe ASTOVL/MRF/JAST/JSF studies

[Hydroman]

Joint Strike Fighter JSF JAST Team Joint Advanced Strike Technology Sticker | eBay

<p>Joint Strike Fighter JSF JAST Team Joint Advanced Strike Technology McDonnell Douglas Northrop Grumman British Aerospace Sticker.</p><p>Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a cool piece of aviation history.</p><p>Condition is "New". Shipped with USPS First Class.</p>

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And I introduce the Boeing Ghost Bat.

 

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Boeing X-32 Experimental Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft Models USAF & Royal Navy | #1992427591

Boeing X-32 Experimental Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft Models USAF & Royal Navy.This is for a flight of two aircraft. These models are exceeding rare.Desk Top Airplane Jet Space Models London England.

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McDonnell Douglas JSF Concept Desktop Model - RARE | #4684888318

Up for sale is a Very Rare McDonnell Douglas JSF Concept Design Desktop Model. This was their design in the 1990s competition for the newest Joint Strike Force Fighter. They lost out to Boeing on the

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[bobbymike]

My imaginary USAF was filled with these and F-23s. What a great looking airplane.

 

[Hydroman]

This could have potentially beat the X-35 but the separate lift-plus-engine was the killer. The MDD gas driven lift fan would have also had performance issues as well. This would have been a excellent USAF and USN version though.

 

[Scott Kenny]

This could have potentially beat the X-35 but the separate lift-plus-engine was the killer. The MDD gas driven lift fan would have also had performance issues as well. This would have been a excellent USAF and USN version though.

I really think that the JSF should have stuck to a two-service airframe, with the Marines getting a unique design that may not even share parts with the JSF.

Because seriously, what mission requires vertical takeoff and supersonic flight, and how often does that mission come up?

 

[donnage99]

My imaginary USAF was filled with these and F-23s. What a great looking airplane.

Since fantasy is mentioned, how bout including Lockheed swing wing LRS-B for theater bomber role replacing the F-15E and B-1B. Navy gets ASF-14 with additional frontal RCS reduction for fleet defense and quarter back/bomb truck behind supporting A/F-X. Marines get the Lockheed canard ASTOVL.

I really think that the JSF should have stuck to a two-service airframe, with the Marines getting a unique design that may not even share parts with the JSF.

Because seriously, what mission requires vertical takeoff and supersonic flight, and how often does that mission come up?

Especially now that Marines basically playing Sea Rangers. A smaller STOVL UCAV would fit the role better. I just don't buy the island hopping f-35B they touting. No one wants to see an intact f-35B in Chinese parade.

 

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