F-35 Lightning

[manni01]

F-35 Lightning Replica

I've made past versions of this guy, but I think they weren't as simple, yet effective as this version. Of course, this craft is excessively maneuverable, and will not flip out of control. It has missiles which I threw on there, which are included in the download (they're easily removed).

Action groups are as follows:

1 - Vtol Engines

2 - Main engines

9 - toggle sas modules

0 - toggle intakes

You can really do some crazy things with this guy.

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[eorin]

nice replica... But why are people replicating this plane? It's one of the worst plane ever made, i mean, i like the design but it is just a waste of money imho

[manni01]

nice replica... But why are people replicating this plane? It's one of the worst plane ever made, i mean, i like the design but it is just a waste of money imho

I'm not quite sure either, but there are plently sites where you can find out why:

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2011/12/22/the-10-reasons-the-f-35-lightning-fighter-will-dominate-21st-century-skies/

I think its because it had vtol, multi-role, and is pretty good at stealth. But I'm not a f-35 entheuist and by no means an expert.

[gGATORr]

nice replica... But why are people replicating this plane? It's one of the worst plane ever made, i mean, i like the design but it is just a waste of money imho

Worst plane ever made? How could you call this amazing feat of engineering the one of the worst planes ever made? I don't think you realize how incredibly difficult it is to build a working aircraft, much less a fighter jet, much less a multi-role fighter jet with three variants for three completely separate mission packages. And after all that, have it be more effective than the various single-purpose aircraft it's replacing! It's incredible! The level of technology and engineering that this thing's packing would make your brain ooze out your ears.

As for the price, yea, I agree with you. It's ridiculously high. Too high? probably. Do we even need this aircraft? maybe. But that certainly doesn't make it the worst 'plane' ever made.

And FYI, every F-35 pilot I've ever talked to has said that it's hands-down the most capable jet flying today.

Very Respectfully,

gGATORr

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Oh, and by the way, nice replica manni01! I like how you kept it simple where you could, but didn't give up on the details either. Well done!

[eorin]

Worst plane ever made? How could you call this amazing feat of engineering the one of the worst planes ever made? I don't think you realize how incredibly difficult it is to build a working aircraft, much less a fighter jet, much less a multi-role fighter jet with three variants for three completely separate mission packages. And after all that, have it be more effective than the various single-purpose aircraft it's replacing! It's incredible! The level of technology and engineering that this thing's packing would make your brain ooze out your ears.

As for the price, yea, I agree with you. It's ridiculously high. Too high? probably. Do we even need this aircraft? maybe. But that certainly doesn't make it the worst 'plane' ever made.

And FYI, every F-35 pilot I've ever talked to has said that it's hands-down the most capable jet flying today.

Very Respectfully,

gGATORr

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Oh, and by the way, nice replica manni01! I like how you kept it simple where you could, but didn't give up on the details either. Well done!

Sorry i have a lot of hours spended in reading airplanes story details etc, and im a real airplanes entusiast. And probably i can know things better than what you think, or you can know things better than me, but thrust me i'm not the person who say this is bad without thinking about it.

The F-35 is not the most capable jet flying today, maybe one of the more versatile due the different configurations, but for sure not the best around the world.

The point is simple: why spend tons of bilions for develop an airplane that is average on every aspect, when you can use excellent fighters already in service for each role we need?

And you can't really believe on what pilots says about the plane they fly... Ask to a raptor pilot what is the best fighter today, they will answer for sure: ''the F22''; then ask the same to a Typhoon pilot, and he will say:''the eurofighter''.

And btw i think the F-35 is one of the worst fighter ever made, not for the performance, but just because we don't really need them, and they are totally not worth all the money. And is still a MY HUMILE OPINION so please respect it, thanks god i can actually think what i want without being arrested

Sorry for the bad english i tryed to explain best that i could but is hard.

P.s i'm not ignorant, i've just my opinions.

Edited February 1, 2015 by eorin

[gGATORr]

Sorry i have a lot of hours spended in reading airplanes story details etc, and im a real airplanes entusiast.

Cool. I'm a pilot. And a semester away from a degree in aerospace engineering.

The F-35 is not the most capable jet flying today, maybe one of the more versatile due the different configurations, but for sure not the best around the world.

First, where are you getting your information?

Second, I never said it was. I just said it's an amazing machine.

The point is simple: why spend tons of bilions for develop an airplane that is average on every aspect, when you can use excellent fighters already in service for each role we need?

Who told you that? You can't possibly know the extent of its capabilities because they're still classified. Also, you say 'we'. What's your nationality? just curious.

And you can't really believe on what pilots says about the plane they fly... Ask to a raptor pilot what is the best fighter today, they will answer for sure: ''the F22''; then ask the same to a Typhoon pilot, and he will say:''the eurofighter''.

Yea, that's because those are both also incredible jets. And have completely different mission sets than the F-35. Apples to oranges to bananas, man. Just out of curiosity, how many F-22 and/or Typhoon pilots have you talked to?

And btw i think the F-35 is one of the worst fighter ever made, not for the performance, but just because we don't really need them, and they are totally not worth all the money.

That makes no sense. That's like saying Bugatti makes the worst cars because we don't really need them, and they are totally not worth all the money.

And is still a MY HUMILE OPINION so please respect it, thanks god i can actually think what i want without being arrested

Don't worry, I respect your opinion. I'm just trying to understand it, because it doesn't make much sense to me.

P.s i'm not ignorant, i've just my opinions.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to call you ignorant in general. However, in this case, it seems as though your opinions are based in ignorance.

I'm not trying to be an a**hole, just trying to understand your viewpoint.

[eorin]

Ggator is funny how you forgot to quote this: "probably i can know things better than what you think, or you can know things better than me, but thrust me i'm not the person who say this is bad without thinking about it."

I never said i knew things better than you.

Well you are not acting like an **hole, but you sound like an **hole, why you can't just accept my opinion like i can do on yours? If you think the F-35 is an awesome plane, i can't deny you and i won't do that; but still i have my opinion.

And btw you can't compare cars like a bugatti with a fighter, because it's a stupid comparison: a car like a bugatti Veyron it's a luxury object and it didn't use public money for being deliivered while a military airplane uses pubblic money.

Sorry Manni01 for this discussion, it's really over the top so i will not reply again about this here again, let's enjoy your replica=)

[manni01]

Uhmmm, and I thought YouTube comment wars were bad. Guys lets keep it civilized. If any of each other prove another one wrong (which is highly improbable), what will be the outcome. Sure some happiness, but in a month all this will probably be forgotten. Please stop fighting over a topic that you guys can't significantly influence. It's not worth spending your free time on this fight.

[gGATORr]

Ggator is funny how you forgot to quote this: "probably i can know things better than what you think, or you can know things better than me, but thrust me i'm not the person who say this is bad without thinking about it."

I never said i knew things better than you.

Well you are not acting like an **hole, but you sound like an **hole, why you can't just accept my opinion like i can do on yours? If you think the F-35 is an awesome plane, i can't deny you and i won't do that; but still i have my opinion.

And btw you can't compare cars like a bugatti with a fighter, because it's a stupid comparison: a car like a bugatti Veyron it's a luxury object and it didn't use public money for being deliivered while a military airplane uses pubblic money.

Sorry Manni01 for this discussion, it's really over the top so i will not reply again about this here again, let's enjoy your replica=)

Yea, there seems to be no point in arguing this further. I can only hope that someday the F-35 proves its worth to you.

Also, I totally respect your opinion, eorin. In fact, I respect you in general, because you've put some amazing crafts on these forums! Perhaps that's why your comment surprised me enough to question you on it. But anyway, this conversation is finished, and I respect you none the less for it.

Can't wait to see what you make next!

Uhmmm, and I thought YouTube comment wars were bad. Guys lets keep it civilized. If any of each other prove another one wrong (which is highly improbable), what will be the outcome. Sure some happiness, but in a month all this will probably be forgotten. Please stop fighting over a topic that you guys can't significantly influence. It's not worth spending your free time on this fight.

My apologies, manni01. These probably are not the type of comments you wanted on your outstanding creation. Again, well done. And like eorin, I look forward to seeing what you make next!

[eorin]

Yea, there seems to be no point in arguing this further. I can only hope that someday the F-35 proves its worth to you.

Also, I totally respect your opinion, eorin. In fact, I respect you in general, because you've put some amazing crafts on these forums! Perhaps that's why your comment surprised me enough to question you on it. But anyway, this conversation is finished, and I respect you none the less for it.

Can't wait to see what you make next!

My apologies, manni01. These probably are not the type of comments you wanted on your outstanding creation. Again, well done. And like eorin, I look forward to seeing what you make next!

Well ggator the fact is: i like the F 35 especially it's design but for me it's a no point airplane

I respect you too i was just annoyed by the fact you said me ignorant thats all u.u

well my next work is a new version of the eurofighter, this is coming out really fantastic (same level of details of yf-12).

[gGATORr]

Well ggator the fact is: i like the F 35 especially it's design but for me it's a no point airplane

I respect you too i was just annoyed by the fact you said me ignorant thats all u.u

well my next work is a new version of the eurofighter, this is coming out really fantastic (same level of details of yf-12).

Excellent! I can't wait to see it. But enough of this. Let's leave manni01 and his F-35 thread in peace

[AmpsterMan]

Please, let us not derail OPs topic here. If you wish to discuss the merits of the F-35, please do so in the space lounge.

Thanksh

[VR_Dev]

This thing is super bad ass, and really smooth. How does it handle without wing flaps though?

[manni01]

This thing is super bad ass, and really smooth. How does it handle without wing flaps though?

There are control surfaces and extra wings in the hull to have it pitch better. Then there are some flaps on the outer wing part to make it roll better.