I say stop traptor funding even short of 187 and:
– Go back to the Boeing engineers to get them to reverse the econocuts they undoubtedly applied to the privately-funded redesign that resulted in the F-15SE, concentrating on building a true multi-role aircraft. Then order enough of them to replace the remainder of the current C/D fleet with.
– Limit the JSF to USN/USMC to replace only harriers and hornets and get an even further Americanised Lockheed-Saab Gripen NG as a future front-line Viper replacement.
– Order and employ the T/F-50 as a T-38 and NG Viper replacement (partly combining the two jobs)
This will:
– Save stacks of money and employ at least as many Americans.
– Provide the armed forces with proven and dependable platforms.
– Ensure a ‘working’ cutting edge through platform variation and related experience.
Just my two eurocents of course 😀
Sign In
