delta2
Registered Member
The F-35 is more controlled than the F-16s or the F-18s. It all depends on which codes the USA gives you for which version.Highlighted parts = Absolutely spot on. The F-35 is serious tech and the US gets to decide how it is used and what type of infrastructure and organization is to be created to manage it. The US has not managed to convince India to buy any American jet fighter thus far. India is a large country and relatively difficult to influence accordingly. I doubt that Trump can get much from India in this matter even if he desire it. India is interested in its domestic AMCA project.
The Indians psyche has been severely shaken. They will rush to buy the next big thing. Heck they might even demand pilots on contract with it too, kind of like private contractors.








