Well qn is whether they even have any firm plan to develop the same, or its just another marketing gimmick. A look at the JSF and F-22 programs shows how expensive and time consuming such endeavours to make the “next generation” warplane, can be.

Who knows?Maybe Boeing is hoping the JSF will go down faster than the titanic and this new 6th gen fighter could be their new hope of re-establishing themselves in the fighter jet market, because the SH is not going to be rolling of their production line forever.There might be a follow on order for more SH’s from Australia and perhaps the USN if the JSF is delayed much longer but after that Boeing, may have no choice but to design a new radical super fighter(super super hornet) or hang up their boots!

Any news on what aircraft made the kill?Probably the Kfir?Have the MiG-29’s been delivered yet, or has there been any progress on that deal?

I think the early jets didn’t really expand the capabilities of the latest prop fighters. A real step forward were the swept-wing subsonic and transonic fighters like MiG-15, F-86 and Hunter.

If we look at fighter capabilities, the Eurofighter is a major leap forward. The first time since the Spitfire that the RAF really possesses an air superiority fighter that is on par with all currently operational designs.

The Phantom was on a par with all other fighters when it entered service also, i mean what was its opposition MirageIII, MiG-21/23.

I wasnt thinking that ambitous an upgrade SOC but it could work!the F-5’s could be donated by the USA or Turkey or aqquired through a third party source and upgraded by the Israelis.they would be willing as they were involved with the scorpion upgrade.

Now that boeing has been given some breathing room , they should offer the 777, every bit as capable as the A330, and then maybe a boeing choice could be merited.

That pilatus in that link is a PC-9, not a PC-7.nice pics!would love to see more of Chadian aircraft!

anybody hear anything about the Chad Air Force being involved in the current fighting in the country?!there is a video on youtube showing a hip i think it is, could be a hind flying over Djamena supporting troops!

just while we are on the topic of PC-9s/pilatus aircraft here are some pics of the Irish Air Corps PC-9M’s armed!