Why is the Australian government buying the F35 when the F22 Raptor would clearly be a better choice?

Question

This one should appeal to military experts, especially those with an interest in modern aircraft.

Answer 1

Hello Im a 13 year old Honors student who is offcourse a military
expert unless you do not beleive me. The F22 Raptors
definetly have confidential technology that will not be released to
other governments just yet. All right now all the American patriots
are going to think our government is doing something so amazing that other nations will only catch up in a couple million
years!!WRONG!! The government thought that the stealth
bomber was so fancy but the Indian Hal Tejas is equal to it.
There is a plane called Su-30 MK which is Russian made and
the Indian military beat the F35 in Wargames when the
American military thought they were so ahead. But offcourse the
F22 Raptor beat the Su30 MK but only 80% of the time and
the Russians and Indians etc built the new Su-30 MKI which is
supposed to be equal to the F22 Raptor. Also in 2015 they
are making the Su-47 which beats the F22 Raptor. Im not
saying that American planes are terrible they are the worlds best but they are just not that ahead of the world as everyone thinks
according to government tests and simulations so for now the Australian government would be better of buying the Su class
of planes for now because in 2015 the Su-47 will be released
but the government of the U.S will definetly keep up the pase
and make something equal to it so the Australian government should buy both types like India and everytime one type gets
ahead the other will always catch up!! HOWS THAT FROM A
MINOR. Oh and don't worry Im not expecting best awnser
because I was of the subject.

Answer 2

The answer to this question is versatility. The F35 is a cheaper aircraft than the F22 and it will become the first fighter program to yield three distinct types of aircraft—a conventional takeoff version, a short takeoff and vertical landing type, and a carrier-worthy variant. The F22 just isnt as flexible. Though the F22 is by far a superior fighter jet, it doesnt have the all-round capability that the Australian government is looking for.

Answer 3

the answer to this question is versatility. The F35 is a more effective really a lot low-cost airplane than the F22 and it is going to change into the first fighter software to yield 3 distinct sorts of airplane—an issue-free takeoff version, a short takeoff and vertical landing form, and a provider-worth version. The F22 in reality isnt as versatile. as well the glaring shown actuality that the F22 is with the help of a lengthy way an more advantageous suited fighter jet, it doesnt have the all-round skill that the Australian authorities is searching for.

Answer 4

Uh, hate to tell you Dude, but the F-22 Raptor is not a better choice in any way, shape, or form. The F-35 addressed several of the major design flaws of the F-22 Raptor, e.g., seat backs at a 90-degree angle that make flying for long periods of time VERY uncomfortable, air connections for pressure suits that were on the left side of the cockpit (whereas literally every other fighter craft in the U.S. arsenal has them on the right, so now you have to buy new pressure suits as well), a missile compliment of 4 AIM-11's, as opposed to the Raptor's 2, the list goes on and on. The Aussies obviously took a close look before they made any purchase commitments, and good on them for it.

Answer 5

Because we are not Selling the F22 Raptor to other countries..We are making the F35 as our give-away fighter air craft...just like we don't give away our stealth bombers..What is an Australian F22 pilot crashed...The technology would then be out to the highest bidder...So..no thanks...we will just keep the technology in our hands...where it belongs...as it IS..our technology

Answer 6

The F-35 Lightning II Program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter Program) is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the next generation strike fighter bringing cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

Answer 7

An airplane is only as good as the job you want it to do. Obviously, the F-16 is a "better" aircraft than the A-7, until and unless you want to bomb ground targets. Then, the A-7 works much better. If Australia sees that th eF-35 is better for what it has planned, then it made a good choice. Not every nation wants a great air to air combat bird. There is also much use for an air to ground bird, or a better bomber or even a slower bird for recon. Depends on the mission

Answer 8

The F-35 is the JSA was funded by many nations including Australia. The package they picked fit the need of the Australian military.

Answer 9

look money let them have the F35... I would personally sleep better knowing that the US had the only F22's in the world....

Answer 10

Well maybe the 100 million price tag that comes with the raptor. But why sell our best technology to foreign country's