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Iran becomes first country to shoot down fifth-gen F-35 fighter jets belonging to Israel

c/worldnews · u/yogthos@lemmy.ml · 58 points

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u/Hansae@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 points

Yeah I've seen that photo, frankly doesnt look real. Israeli F35s dont have a roundel in that location and the shape of the entire thing looks very off.

u/yogthos@lemmy.ml · 9 points

Given that Yemen nearly managed to shoot one down, I don't think it would be surprising. I agree we'll need to wait to see some concrete evidence to definitively call it though.

https://www.twz.com/air/how-the-houthis-rickety-air-defenses-can-threaten-the-stealthy-f-35

edit: pictures are coming out now

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u/bieren@lemmy.zip · 8 points

The 35 is vulnerable to passive infrared systems. Not to mention other issues.

u/Hansae@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 6 points

X to doubt NGL, ill wait to see definite proof before making any conclusions. Very impressive if true though, wonder how tf the Israelis were using them to result in a shoot down if true.