Could the F-35 Smash Through Chinese and Russian Air Defenses?

F-35A Lightning II aircraft receive fuel from a KC-10 Extender from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., July 13, 2015, during a flight from England to the U.S.
December 17, 2019 Topic: Security Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: F-35Air DefenseStealthRussiaChina

Could the F-35 Smash Through Chinese and Russian Air Defenses?

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by Kris Osborn

“Once verified, the team was cleared to begin this second phase of testing, with the goal of evaluating the gun’s performance and integration with the airframe during airborne gunfire in various flight conditions and aircraft configurations,” the statement added.

The new gun will also be integrated with the F-35’s software so as to enable the pilot to see and destroy targets using a helmet-mounted display.

This first appeared in Scout Warrior here. 

Image: U.S. Air Force.