I always heard:
“Teeth white, smiling as they found me.”
Hinting toward him resting quietly in what the world considers darkness and his bright smile emerges as projections begin closing in upon his position.
"If a modern fighter jet lost all electronics mid-air, the consequences would be catastrophic due to the aircraft’s reliance on fly-by-wire (FBW) systems, avionics, and hydraulics. Here’s a breakdown of what would likely happen:
- Flight Control Loss (Fly-by-Wire Failure)
Most modern jets, such as the F-22, F-35, and Eurofighter Typhoon, lack direct mechanical linkages between the pilot’s controls and the control surfaces. Instead, they rely on a fly-by-wire (FBW) system, where flight inputs are processed electronically.
If the electronics fail entirely, the control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder) would become unresponsive, rendering the aircraft uncontrollable.
Without FBW, inherently unstable designs (like the F-16 or F-35) would rapidly enter an unrecoverable state and likely spin out of control.
- Engine Shutdown or Throttle Lock
Modern jet engines are controlled by Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems, which regulate thrust, fuel mixture, and power output electronically.
If FADEC fails, the engine might shut down completely or get locked at its last power setting.
In single-engine jets, this would mean immediate loss of thrust, leading to an unpowered glide or stall, depending on altitude and speed.
Multi-engine jets might retain some power if the failure isn’t total.
- Instrumentation and HUD Failure
The loss of all electronics would mean a total blackout of:
Heads-Up Display (HUD) & Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) – No navigation, targeting, or flight data.
Attitude Indicator & Altimeter – The pilot loses awareness of the aircraft’s orientation, which is critical in low visibility or night conditions.
Radar & Targeting Systems – If in combat, the jet would be blind to enemy threats and unable to engage effectively.
- Ejection Becomes Likely
With no flight control and no reliable power source, the pilot would have very few options:
Glide and attempt an emergency landing – Only possible if the aircraft remains stable and the pilot has visual references to navigate.
Eject – If control is completely lost or the jet enters an unrecoverable dive, ejection would be the only survival option.
- Possible Causes of Total Electronic Failure
While highly unlikely, several scenarios could cause such an event:
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) – A nuclear explosion or specialized EMP weapon could fry unshielded electronics.
Lightning Strike – Unlikely, as modern jets are shielded, but a severe strike could cause cascading failures.
Power System Failure – If backup generators and battery power fail, the entire electrical system could go dark.
Cyber Attack or Software Glitch – Theoretically, a software failure or cyber warfare tactic could disable a jet’s electronic systems.
Conclusion
In summary, a total electronic failure in a modern warplane would almost certainly lead to a crash unless the pilot could safely eject in time. Unlike older aircraft with mechanical controls, modern jets depend entirely on electronics for stability, making such a failure one of the worst-case scenarios in aviation."



Mercy being shown. Ejection seats still working. Just losing material things.
My favorite…


Modern Electronic Warfare jets are not equipped well enough to approach the oposition 

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“When I become wealthy there will be no announcements, but there will be signs.”
My wealth is not measured by numbers, never has been… never will be.