Why not f-35 in top gun?

The jet is actually used in a higher altitude role, and it plays a part in working with unmanned systems too. The F-35 would take out air defenses at range, so the SAM sites we see in the film would likely get obliterated first by the F-35, before the Hornet's then came in to attack the main target.

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2024-02-20 18:16:47

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Can the f-35 fly at night?
Airmen must practice flying during the day and night to complete federal training requirements and be prepared for all flying conditions. “Night flying is a critical component of our mission, and this training ensures that our aircrews are fully prepared to operate in all conditions,” said Col.
2024-01-11 08:40:34

How much is flight simulator top gun?
The new Top Gun update for Microsoft Flight Simulator is available now free of charge for all players on Xbox Series X / S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PC.
2023-08-20 12:43:28

Did tom cruise fly the f-14 in top gun?
Did Tom Cruise fly the F-14 Tomcat in Top Gun? No Tom Cruise didn't actually fly the F-14 but, he along several of the other actors in the movie did fly in the back seat of the F-14.
2023-07-14 21:49:27

How many f-35 are in the world?
DoD currently operates about 450 F-35 aircraft and plans to operate about 2,500 of them by the mid-2040s. F-35s began operating in 2011. Aircraft Availability. The availability of F-35As and F-35Cs declined from 2015 to 2018 but increased in 2019 and 2020.
2023-05-01 18:08:18

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