I was reading in the latest AFM that the F-X III competition is well underway, and I had some thoughts on the candidates.
The article stated the contenders are:
It also stated that deliveries should begin in 2016 and all 60 should be delivered by 2020.
Since F-35 production seems to slow down with every passing month, and the F-15 SE is still essentially a paper aircraft, does this just leave the Typhoon? I did a little reading around and some sources said Gripen is also in the running, so does this essentially come down to the two eurocanards, or will the ROKAF be willing to extend their deadlines to get US aircraft?
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March 7, 2012 at 11:08 am