At first I was thinking thats good, because then they will keep there congess funding up if they help out the Army more and stuff. But with the fan on board they cant hold as many weapons and fuel.
But I guess all in all, I think they made a good choice.
Also, FREDT - I know the JSF is replacing the A-10, but that doesn't mean it will cover the role the same. The A-10's main weapon is there badass gun, but on the same note, thats what makes them have to fly lower then the Air Force would prefer, especially now, with what seems like everyone in Iraq has an RPG. I think it will be able to do the A-10's role just fine, and it will do it in stealth, If it had some bullet holes in it, it would make it show up a little more on radar (depending on where hit), But it wont be a "fly close to ground" kind of plane.
I like the JSF, and I know alot of people think it will get the boot because its weight or price or just because it wont be available for another decade, but with all branches wanting it, and 17 other countries, it will dodge congresses bullet.
