In one recent war game, the F-35, as described by one defense observer, "crushed the competition," downing 20 attacking aircraft compared to the F-35's single downing.
This happened during the "RED FLAG" exercises and it unequivocally confirms the power of the F-35: not only does the fifth-generation fighter consistently distinguish itself as a powerful combat platform, but its ability to act as a "force multiplier" for nearby friendly units this makes it an invaluable tool on the battlefield.
Critics of the F-35 have long questioned its capabilities and reliability, but the record-breaking performance of the fifth-generation jet in a series of high-profile exercises should allay many of those concerns.
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