F117 Nighthawks are now being replaced by the F35s, do you guys think that the F35s look cool?

Question

Like, it was so all that, why did they change the shape of it? I am so freaked out.

Answer 1

the F35s look **** hot. looks to much ike the F22 but that planes cool anyway so i dont care. But i did like the F117.

Answer 2

Yes, I think they're neat looking.  I've always liked the A10 Warthogs too!!!

Answer 3

Yeah....but I still like the F-117 Nighthawks.

Answer 4

The F-117 is not being replaced by the F-35.  The F-16 is being replaced by the F-35.  The will probably base the F-117s and the F-35s together because of the stealth factor of both of them.  

I think the F-35 is one of the coolest airplanes I have ever seen, especially during the take-off and landing phases.

Fantastic!  

Great YouTube videos of it!

Added:  The F-15 is being replaced by the F-22.  The mysterious "Aurora" was the initial project name for the F-22.

Answer 5

I think that they are both pretty nice looking

Answer 6

i wonder if the pilots of that plane would actually be able to follow the training in all the tasks that are designed for that craft. Actually it combines everything from Harrier to the F16. I mean an excellent CAS pilot probably would be only average in the bvr interception tactics and vice versa. having a superaircraft wisely employed needs super pilots in its cockpit.

estetically I dont like the f35 nor its UAV conceptual siblings.

Answer 7

the F-35 looks cool, but it still looks very similar to the F-22 and that makes it kinda boring to me.....on the other hand, i really like how the F117 looks. kinda like a scaled down B-2 (kinda)

Answer 8

As a matter of fact, the F-35 kind of lacks individuality. It looks like a truncated F-22, so wouldnt really think that it is cool.

The F-117 was unique, an aerodynamic embarassment but working proof that with enough thrust anything would fly. I find that cooler.

Answer 9

The F-117 looks exotic but it represents the first generation of stealth technology.  The F-35 is an improvement in speed and capabilities and is the second generation of stealth. Take a look at the plane it beat out in the competition.  It's ugly beyond belief.

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Answer 10

When did they change the shape of the F35? Or are you remembering the Boeing submission for that competition?

I like the F35, it's a nice plane. And it should be much more capable than the F117, which is getting pretty old for its mission.

Answer 11

Like someone said before, the f-35 is replacing the f-16, not the f-117, but it is also replacing the f-18 and the f-15 (The f-15 was supposed to be relegated to strike missions after the f-22 became operational, but with the introduction of the cheaper and higher capability f-35, it is being removed from service as the f-35 numbers grow).

The f-117 filled the role of a tactical air defense penetration aircraft, it was not a multi role support aircraft. It has very limited capability, and there is no need for such a specialized aircraft anymore since the f-22 and f-35 are just as capable of doing the job. Think of it not as replacement, but being fired.

Answer 12

It looks just fine. What is the point of your question? it doesn't matter how a plane looks as long as it gets the job done.

Answer 13

Of course the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning2 JSF is better!!!! It rock!!! It's faster than the F117 and it can carry much better weapons!! The AIM-9,AIM-120C Air Interception Missiles and the JDAM-series bombs pack a LETHAL PUNCH!!!