DIAGNOSIS OF THE USE OF F-35 AIRCRAFT IN THE POLISH AIR FORCE. OUTLINE OF THE ISSUES

Abstract

The delivery of 32 F-35 aircraft is a huge opportunity for a generational and qualitative leap for the Air Force of the Republic of Poland. F-35 aircraft can be successfully implemented into the operational process. As a network-centric fighter, extremely lethal and survivable, the F-35 guarantees its pilots critical dominance over any opponent, allowing them to carry out their missions and return to the indicated location in complete safety. The F-35 aircraft is a differentiator in warfare, becoming the most advanced node of the network operational vision of 21st century warfare. The aim of the article was to present selected possibilities of using F-35 aircraft in the Polish Air Force. The main research methods here are: literature research, analysis, comparative studies and generalization. The presented results of scientific investigations allowed to clearly indicate the potential resulting from the purchase of the new platform. Possible tasks for the Polish F-35 aircraft will become implementation of Air Superiority, Air Supremacy, Strategic Attack, Intelligence, Surveillance, and