Re: Worth it?
The F35 has limited range in in VSTOL version, limited carry capacity and unlikely to last against a old F16 or similar aircraft. The older F18 is still a better carrier aircraft for a third of the price. The F35 is a very expensive and limited aircraft. The US Navy is keeping their F18 and getting their fleet overhauled rather than buy the F35.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
