Why not make the F35B First

[Lasken]

Since we are loosing the Harrier , we should get a Vtol aircraft to replace it . So please make the B version 

Edited 2 hours ago by Lasken

[OmasRachE]

Nice Idea. That could have the potiential to attract my interest in the F35.

[Mapi]

The A is First,  whenever, then comes the EF

:-/

[NytHawk]

1 hour ago, Lasken said:

Since we are loosing the Harrier , we should get a Vtol aircraft to replace it . So please make the B version 

The F-35B is cool and all, but has some significant limitations over the A such as:
A lower airspeed limit of 630KIAS (compared to 700 on the A).
A G-Limit of only 7 (compared to 9 on the A)
A smaller weapons bay which can't fit 2000lb class bombs.
It also lacks the internal gun.

From a FM/FLCS perspective also don't need to model the 6 control law modes on the F35B (excluding all the gains) and the weird flight dynamics that come from entering STOVL flight.

There are some weird workarounds, but using TRC on a throttle that lacks FFB and adjustable gates can also pose issues.

Edited 1 hour ago by NytHawk