CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER

CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
"The Defense Department's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is one of
three aircraft programs at the center of current debate over tactical
aviation, the others being the Air Force F-22A fighter and the Navy
F/A-18E/F fighter/attack plane," explains a newly updated Congressional
Research Service (CRS) report. "The JSF program is a major issue in
Congress because of concerns about its cost and budgetary impact,
effects on the defense industrial base, and implications for U.S.
national security in the early 21st century." Each of those matters is
explored by CRS in "F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program:
Background, Status, and Issues," updated June 2, 2006:
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf

See also "Proposed Termination of Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F136
Alternate Engine," April 13, 2006:
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL33390.pdf

Mike wrote:
CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf

"In response to the Department of the Navy’s need to replace its aging
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed
the development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF.
Dubbed the EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015,
according to industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?

-HJC

"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
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Mike wrote:
CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf

"In response to the Department of the Navy’s need to replace its aging
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed
the development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF.
Dubbed the EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015,
according to industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?


I thought that Boeing was already under contract to develop the F/A-18G as a
replacement for the EA-6B.

With regards to your comment about speed and stealth - I think speed is
important because it necessary for the aircraft to keep up with other
aircraft while they are inbound or outbound from a strike. The stealth
aspect is not that important for an EW platform. With all of the electrons
that it radiates, attempting to disguise or hide it would probably cost more
money than it is worth.

JD

Opinion: I doubt that a sufficient number of EA-6Bs will hold together long enough for a 2015 EA-35B service introduction, at least not without massive $$-cost rebuilds.

--
Mike Kanze

"Don't make me come down there."

- God


"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message ...
Mike wrote:
CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf

"In response to the Department of the Navy's need to replace its aging
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed
the development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF.
Dubbed the EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015,
according to industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?

-HJC

"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
...
Mike wrote:
CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf


__Navy’s__ need to replace its aging

EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed the
development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF. Dubbed the
EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015, according to
industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?

No, F-22's aren't carrier capably aircraft.

In article , Henry J Cobb
wrote:

Mike wrote:
CRS VIEWS THE JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL30563.pdf

"In response to the Department of the Navy’s need to replace its aging
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed
the development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF.
Dubbed the EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015,
according to industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?

Lockheed's wet dream.

No, the F-22 would NOT be a better platform.
Ponder for a second that this request is coming DoN, and the majority
of their aircraft have to land on a carrier.

LM has floated this idea solely as a gambit to counter the F/A-18G,
but the "G" is available now, not a decade from now.

If USN can't afford the "G" they certainly can't afford a mythical EF-35.

--
Harry Andreas
Engineering raconteur

"Harry Andreas" wrote in message
...

LM has floated this idea solely as a gambit to counter the F/A-18G,
but the "G" is available now, not a decade from now.

If USN can't afford the "G" they certainly can't afford a mythical EF-35.


Anyone know the projected first flight date of the F/A-18G ?

Robert wrote:
"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed the
development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF. Dubbed the
EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015, according to
industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?

No, F-22's aren't carrier capably aircraft.

The Air Force needs jammers also or they won't be able to operate their
stealth aircraft.

-HJC

In article , Henry J Cobb
wrote:

Robert wrote:
"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft, Lockheed Martin has proposed the
development of a two-seat electronic attack variant of the JSF. Dubbed the
EA-35B, the aircraft could potentially be available by 2015, according to
industry representatives"

Wouldn't the F-22 be a much better platform for this with more power,
speed and stealth?

No, F-22's aren't carrier capably aircraft.

The Air Force needs jammers also or they won't be able to operate their
stealth aircraft.

Explain please how jammers are needed to operate stealth aircraft?

--
Harry Andreas
Engineering raconteur

Harry Andreas wrote:
Explain please how jammers are needed to operate stealth aircraft?

https://www.aef.org/magazine/Dec2004/1204electron.asp
In fact, the prospective threat shapes up as being so great that even
stealth aircraft usually will get jamming support.

-HJC