More Criticism On The Rising Costs Of The F-35 Fighter

Voice of America: F-35 Fighter Jet Draws Criticisms as Costs Mount

NEW YORK — The U.S. Air Force is on a mission. One of its top guns is touring the United States to promote the nation's newest fighter jet, the F-35 joint strike fighter.

“This plane, I can’t harp on it enough, this plane is the most advanced fighter aircraft we (the United States) have," Major Will “D-Rail” Andreotta told VOA. "I mean this is made for those threats that haven’t even been developed yet. That’s really why this plane is here.”

The F-35, also called the Lightning, possesses dazzling technological innovations.

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WNU Editor: This VOA post also looks at the F-35's $400,000 helmet. Apparently the new "light" helmet is a success .... First Light F-35 Helmet Test A Success (Defense News). For a closer look at the helmet, go here .... I Wore a $400,000 F-35 Helmet and It Blew My Mind (Gizmodo).