Forget the F-35: Boeing X-32 Stealth Fighter Could Have Replaced It

Forget the F-35: Boeing X-32 Stealth Fighter Could Have Replaced It

Summary and Key Points: The Pentagon’s rejection of the Boeing X-32 in favor of the Lockheed Martin F-35 was not merely a choice between aircraft, but a decision on the future philosophy of American warfare. -While the X-32 offered a “deliberately restrained” design focused on durability, squadron-level maintenance, and simplicity , the military opted for […] The post Forget the F-35: Boeing X-32 Stealth Fighter Could Have Replaced It appeared f…