More pics here.
Yes I know its just a demonstrator but look at it! It has the features that we've come to expect from stealth aircraft and takes many design cues from the F-22. What I find particularly interesting is the X-31 (I believe) type paddle thrust vectoring setup.
One other thing is of note. We're seeing a whole slew of aircraft being designed that are F-35 sized, twin engine airplanes optimized toward air to air combat instead of strike.
When the post mortem on the F-35 program is conducted that will probably be the biggest mistake made by the planners. Basing a whole fleet of aircraft on the strike instead of fighter mission was a terrible mistake.
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