content: The Idea of a multirole Fighter is flawed from the get go, you need the right tool for the right job. The f35  will never be a A10 and the f16 in the right configuration is just as if not more capable. The f35 has some advantages like it's superior BVR capabilities but in most situations it isn't going to be allowed to use it because of the high provability of friendly fire. The F35 was a mistake and we are going to pay for it in the long run. A better solution would have been to focus our efforts on building a super falcon for the USAF and buy more super hornets for the USN.