It will be a tough run for the Gripen. Even if great care has dictated the redaction of this Document to not discriminate any competitor, the fact that the classic Hornet is now to be replaced invite bidder to submit an airplane with greater overall performances… Something that wasn’t an evidence during the former competition with the Gripen.
It is not all about of being cheap. The doc emphasizes fleet effectiveness by identifying target points with full freedom left to the bidder to draw their proposal around. Since six month of spare and system self-sustainmement are required, no sunken cost would be left hidden (6 month is a lot of spare and Maintenance in time of conflict). Add the clear depiction of a tender cleared of all the unknown of ToT discussed behind closed door (it’s clear to me that they might have watched closely what did happen abroad) and this looks like an open competition where fleet effectiveness will determine most of the outcomes.
As a side note, including the Tiger fleet replacement here would means that the ease of conversion from trainer to Combat squadron will play a big role. The tradition of w.e warrior has an impact here.
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