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The F-22 Raptor is a specialized air superiority fighter and an overwhelming success at that.

The F-35 is meant to do everything else and can certainly drop bombs on enemies of the United States. What else do you want from it?

Think of the US arsenal from the point of view of opponents. If you were running any other country, would you feel comfortable going to war with the United States? Iran? China? Russia? Israel? France? United Kingdom?