Fighter Jets: Why the new F-35 might be less effective then the F-15 fighter jets

The F-35:

A new stealth fighter, incredibly difficult to track via radar. Its stealth capabilities help pilots evade sophisticated missile systems, and the plane itself can carry a relatively wide array of weapons.

The F-35 travels at a supersonic speed of about 1,200 miles (1,900 kilometers) per hour (a speed of March 1.6).

Though the seat's headrest partially blocks the pilot's view, cameras mounted on the plane provide 360-degree vision. Plus, the stealth fighter has both night vision and thermal vision.

The pilot's helmet includes an operating system, and the data appearing on its visor is also shared elsewhere.

In short, the F-35 is a plane with lots of advanced capabilities.

So what's the problem? Well, one is the cost:

Program cost:

US$1.508 trillion
US$55.1B for RDT&E, $319.1B for procurement, $4.8B for MILCON, $1123.8B for operations & sustainment (2015 estimate)[8]

Unit cost
F-35A: $94.6M (low rate initial production lot 10 (LRIP 10) including F135 engine, full production in 2018 to be $85M)[9]
F-35B: US$122.8M (LRIP 10 including engine)[9]
F-35C: US$121.8M (LRIP 10 including engine)[9]
Developed from Lockheed Martin X-35

Imagine losing over 100 million?

And what's the second biggest draw back?

NOT SO STEALTHY

Although in a dog fight the F35 might seem invisible, it's LOUD. All you need is a scout listening with their ears alone, and they could distinguish between an F35 engine vs the rest.

Here's a clip of the loud engine after takeoff.

So time will tell whether or not this fighter is really THE best. According to US sources it is
10 years ahead of any Russian or Chinese
made aircraft. The only problem with that is, it's according to US sources.