Chuck Yeager comments on the F-35 and F-22

The F35 maybe, but the F22 is replacing the F15 which is an airframe designed in the 1970's. We needed the F22.

I guess we should just give up the air force if you're going to keep rocking an antiquated fleet.

Antiquated by what measure?

The f15 stealth eagle is better than almost everything other countries are fielding right now and combined with the support structure our air force currently enjoys, is more than enough for current engagements.

That said, the 22 is definitely the future and we should have a small reserve of them to deploy if necessary. We just don't currently need an entire air force comprised of the 22.

the F-22 is NOT a waste of money. It is the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built and will remain that way for decades to come. The government should have sucked it up and built a bunch of F-22's instead of the F-35.

And, in my opinion, I see no reason why the US is flying the F-22 in the middle east while our enemies are learning their flight signature. Save them for a fricking catastrophe when we will need absolute air superiority.

They are both incredible jets and just like the 22 once had to, the 35 will get everything figured out.

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You're all reading this story the wrong way. The story isn't about the planes and their capabilities, it's about Chuck Yeager possibily slipping into senility and decrying everything as a waste of money. Think of the memes!

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Possibly? The guys been a grade A a-hole for years, I've witnessed it first hand on several occasions.

I recently rewatched " The Right Stuff" for the first time since I was a kid.

I forgot how much of a bad arse Yeager was.

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please realize that at this stage of the game the F-22 was supposedly getting whipped by the F-15.

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The 22 was always clearly superior...even in the hands of green aircrew
It takes 6-8 F-15Cs in the hands of AtA specialists to get a shot on the 22.

The F-35 is not going to be able to fight like that, relying heavily on stealth tech, first strike assault AtA weapons and evasion.

Yeager is the man, and I would take his opinion to the bank on any plane he flew. I'm sure that he has not flown either of these planes however! I have heard that the 22 is the best that has ever flown, and it can kill with almost impunity. Unfortunately the 35 was planed to be the Swiss Army knife for multiple users. It's not uncommon for such a tool to end up 2nd rate in all. Still it could be e worthwhile addition, and may prove to be superior eventually. Remember how maligned the Abrams, Bradley, and Patriot were? Remember that the 15 was to expensive, and that the 16 would be the do all for NATO at a bargain basement price? Only time will tell.

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Anything done in the field of aviation and space exploration after Chuck Yeager retired....

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Waste of Money.