[dloose]

This doesn't sound right. The USAF is the largest air force in the world and, as far as I know, it has exactly 0 air craft carriers. I'm sure a well-placed coin could mess up a lot of machines. Can you back up anything you said with evidence?

[badminton1]

I mentioned the jets, not air force. Many branches of the American armed forces operate jets. Allied countries also operate American jets, even the F-35.

The F-35 has many variants, and can fulfill many roles.

[dloose]

Hmm... here's what you said:

> American jets need a shiny aircraft carrier and a coin can mess them up

Now it sounds like you're trying to claim that you weren't including American Air Force jets in the term "American jets". I'm not sure how anyone was supposed to know that. Without additional qualifications, "American jets" clearly includes Air Force jets. And, again, Air Force jets generally do not take off from air craft carriers, shiny or otherwise.

> Many branches of the American armed forces operate jets

> Allied countries also operate American jets, even the F-35.

> The F-35 has many variants, and can fulfill many roles

Yes. Those are all facts. Facts than have no bearing on your original post.

It's ok to admit you were wrong, you know. It doesn't reflect poorly on you.

[badminton1]

The original statement is true as it is, no additions needed. The clarification was for you, given your reply.

Here there's an article of an American F-35 on an American aircraft carrier, just for you, enjoy (and remember, I never said air force):

https://www.navytimes.com/news/your-navy/2018/03/26/navy-con...

Now please respect HN comment guidelines and don't personally attack people :)