Just noticed that Switzerland has found cracks in 16 of its fleet of 36 F-5 aircraft. 10 are to be retired, reducing the fleet to 26 (of which 6 with cracks are to be repaired before returning to service).
I wonder if replacement of the F-5 will be considered again soon. If that does transpire, would the Swiss public approve spending on an F-5 replacement or would Switzerland simply operate its F-18’s more as more F-5’s retired? I presume the remaining 20 aircraft without cracks needing repair will develop cracks too as time goes by.
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April 15, 2015 at 4:15 pm