F-35: World's Deadliest Jet Needs Iron Weights? US Superpower's Embarrassment!

• New F-35s (Lot 17) designed for AN/APG-85 GaN radar, but old AN/APG-81 no longer fits.
• Cooling and power consumption issues with new radar lead to empty nose pods on assembly line.
• Rob Wittman confirms serious challenge; new radar needs more power, causing rapid heating.
• Aircraft require engine and thermal management system upgrades for new radar, part of TR-3 Block 4.
• F-35s grounded without radars until power/cooling issues resolved, impacting combat readiness and repeating historical mistakes.