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February 14, 2009 at 3:57 pm in reply to: Dutch defense commision 'Gripen significantly cheaper than F-35' #2453660

WayneH
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It is no longer about which fighter is the best it is about what you can afford, JSF planed orders are dropping and will continue including in the USA, orders will be deferred, JSF price will rise, maintenance costs are going to be closer to the F22 than F16.

Sorry for the wake up call but no Government will be re-elected with a 5, 10, 15 billion $$ loan for new toys, very few countries have money to loan now but in 6 months 1 years times who will give you a loan, or is it a cash buy lol.

I see a lot of unemployed people with nothing better to do then protest Government spending.

Gripen’s future is looking good.

January 11, 2009 at 1:57 pm in reply to: JSF Defence Penetration Capabilities #2497264

WayneH
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The War goes on.

Air Vice-Marshal John Harvey “CORRECTING THE RECORD” on Dr Dennis Jensen’s article
http://www.defence.gov.au/dmo/ceo/record/index.cfm

Dr Dennis Jensen’s reply
http://www.dennisjensen.com.au/news/default.asp?action=article&ID=310&Archived=true

DEFENCE BOSS CHALLENGED TO DEBATE ON FLAWED FIGHTER JETS
http://www.dennisjensen.com.au/news/default.asp?action=article&ID=311&Archived=true

I would love to see this debate take place maybe Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon will give the go ahead.

January 9, 2009 at 7:21 pm in reply to: JSF Defence Penetration Capabilities #2498625

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I get the feeling Australia is like most future JSF buyers Defense and Government want them and the public don’t. We sign up and pay up mid 2009 as I guess do all partner nations so the battle will go on like it or not.
The Air Power Australia article stirred the hornets nest, here is some more.

http://www.dennisjensen.com.au/news/default.asp?action=article&ID=307&Archived=true

January 8, 2009 at 7:13 pm in reply to: JSF Defence Penetration Capabilities #2446129

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I guess 2020 is to soon to see another stealth fighter, who is willing to spend the money these days anyway, China maybe the only one full steam ahead.

Israel was offered the F35 and said “WHAT HOW MUCH”. Times are tough, there will be reduced orders and pull outs. As numbers go down price goes up.

USA less first strike F22’s more work horse F35’s
Rest of the world will do the same less F35’s more cheaper none stealth.

Q. If future or current radar can detect the F35 does it drop to a 4.5 generation fighter? Is stealth a requirement for 5th rating?

January 8, 2009 at 7:13 pm in reply to: JSF Defence Penetration Capabilities #2450714

WayneH
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I guess 2020 is to soon to see another stealth fighter, who is willing to spend the money these days anyway, China maybe the only one full steam ahead.

Israel was offered the F35 and said “WHAT HOW MUCH”. Times are tough, there will be reduced orders and pull outs. As numbers go down price goes up.

USA less first strike F22’s more work horse F35’s
Rest of the world will do the same less F35’s more cheaper none stealth.

Q. If future or current radar can detect the F35 does it drop to a 4.5 generation fighter? Is stealth a requirement for 5th rating?

January 3, 2009 at 7:20 pm in reply to: Predict the winners! #2448420

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Swiss- Gripen public asking do we even need an air force must go for cheapest

Indian- Gripen India is smart with their money, will be built in India.

Brazil- Gripen Brazil is oil rich now, they will do their own thing.

Libya- Russa will throw them something second hand.

Norway- Gipen When the true F-35 cost comes out.

Netherlands- Gipen When the true F-35 cost comes out.

Not planed but Gipen it is.

January 3, 2009 at 7:20 pm in reply to: Predict the winners! #2452729

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Swiss- Gripen public asking do we even need an air force must go for cheapest

Indian- Gripen India is smart with their money, will be built in India.

Brazil- Gripen Brazil is oil rich now, they will do their own thing.

Libya- Russa will throw them something second hand.

Norway- Gipen When the true F-35 cost comes out.

Netherlands- Gipen When the true F-35 cost comes out.

Not planed but Gipen it is.

December 10, 2008 at 4:40 pm in reply to: Norwegian Government select JSF #2470253

WayneH
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Here is the latest from Gripen home page.

Saab comments on Norwegian evaluation

12/10/2008
Saab today held a press conference to comment on the Norwegian choice of fighter aircraft and to highlight a number of ambiguities in the Norwegian evaluation.

http://www.gripen.com/en/MediaRelations/News/2008/saab_comments_on_norwegian_evalution.htm

December 9, 2008 at 11:59 am in reply to: F-18 crashes in San Diego neighborhood #2471023

WayneH
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“both the fighter jet’s engines had failed in flight”

http://www.welt.de/english-news/article2849000/Military-jet-crashes-into-San-Diego-neighborhood.html

November 5, 2008 at 5:56 pm in reply to: F-15 pilot opinion about the SU-30 MKI at Red Flag #2495617

WayneH
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I should have watched the 2nd part before I commented, the SU-30 MKI has the edge over F-15.

What I found interesting was the very last question about the F-35 in a dog fight.

November 5, 2008 at 5:28 pm in reply to: F-15 pilot opinion about the SU-30 MKI at Red Flag #2495639

WayneH
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It seems The F-15 has it over the SU-30, Sadly australia flies the F-18 and are getting more???
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