The F-35 Lightning II was built to dominate the skies with stealth, speed, and cutting-edge technology. But the F-35B and F-35C carry a strange flaw: a massive external gun pod that hurts performance and increases radar visibility. So why did the U.S. military keep it? In this video, we uncover the surprising history behind fighter jet cannons, the lessons of Vietnam, and how this “mistake” became one of the F-35’s greatest hidden advantages.
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