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originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: UnderKingsPeak
There have been 8 different flight test aircraft identified, and as many as 12 production aircraft identified so far.
originally posted by: JimTSpock
a reply to: mightmight
then there is the question of how radar guided missiles would perform against stealth such as the AIM-120, they may be ineffective leaving shorter range IR missiles like the AIM-9X and R-73 as the only effective option.
DAS, EOTS and AN/ASQ-239, yes. Its all about sensors once you get your RCS down to a certain point.
At this point in stealth vs stealth I'd say the F-35 would have the edge with it's advanced DAS system to get first look first shot.