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And the f35 is honestly legit when it's all said and done. There's a reason why it's sold so well, and it's only getting better.

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If the Marines hadn't insisted on adding STOL/VTOL capabilities wrt the F35B, the project would have been much more straightforward and successful. Even despite that crazy requirement, it's still a success for NATO exports.

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