If the F-35 flies in ‘beast mode’ to utilize larger and longer-range missiles, it would lose its stealth capabilities and could be detected from much farther away. The simulations indicated that the aircraft without stealth features could be detected from distances of up to 280 miles. However, F-35s can carry cruise missiles with a range of more than 560 miles while Japan, at its closest point, is just 497 miles from Shanghai.Many Chinese naval vessels are equipped with stealth radars, and the air force employs powerful AWACS (airborne warning and control system) aircraft. Additionally, several Chinese Earth observation satellites in space can detect and track stealth fighter jets. What is your take on F-35 stealth features?

