Isn't the point of stealth to allow BVR shots that your enemy can't respond to?
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Canis Majoris

12/28/2019, 21:55:40

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Eurofighters took that advantage away artificially by specifying a WVR gun battle. F-35 wing loading is high, maneuverability is low, this is not an unexpected outcome.

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