The word seems to be that the plane has flight characteristcs very similar to the F/A-18. While this might sound like a step backward, as a Hornet veteran with about 320 hours, I'm here to tell you that of all the fighters I've flown: F-4, F-5, A-7, F-15, F-16, F-18... the Hornet was the absolute MOST fun in a knife fight! Almost totally care-free at AOAs as high as you want to go. All this and V/STOL too? Works for me! (I have to admit that the F-18 top-end was always a bit disappointing, so hopefully they can milk a bit more out of the F-35, but you've got nothing to complain about for now.)
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=6525163&c=AME&s=AIR
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