tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802759141459573337.post3240547115961322417..comments2024-03-20T13:29:19.105-07:00Comments on Gripen for Canada: Could the National Fighter Secretariat finally be reaching a (non)decision?Doug Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10504832466775445050noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802759141459573337.post-73340629209774803802014-01-09T12:03:10.964-08:002014-01-09T12:03:10.964-08:00The F-35 is the de facto choice until something ch...The F-35 is the de facto choice until something changes otherwise. I use it as the benchmark for this reason. <br /><br />I have issues with the other jets being offered, that much is certain. All I want is for the F-35 to prove itself when judged against the others. That hasn't happened yet in Canada.Doug Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504832466775445050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802759141459573337.post-62900639811498057142014-01-09T11:57:58.297-08:002014-01-09T11:57:58.297-08:00Thanks for that extra info.
I bring the costs o...Thanks for that extra info. <br /><br />I bring the costs of an additional SLEP up because it would effectively be putting a substantial amount of money into a platform slated for replacement. One has to wonder if we would get full value out of the costs involved if the aircraft are due to be retired soon after.<br /><br />As far as your ending statement, I have no problem with extending an Doug Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504832466775445050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802759141459573337.post-1411228740965896382014-01-07T16:32:03.124-08:002014-01-07T16:32:03.124-08:00Hi Doug,
Just want you to know that the option ab...Hi Doug,<br /><br />Just want you to know that the option about keeping the CF-18 flying past its prime is not as expensive as its made out to be - particularly if you don't go with a full blown SLEP. Ignoring avionics and sticking to structures, the third line maintenance contractor, L-3 MAS has world-class experience in maintaining the existing fleet, and a good relationship (through DND), Able_Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13672986150859259851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802759141459573337.post-66213585803502069152014-01-03T12:38:44.557-08:002014-01-03T12:38:44.557-08:00Interesting how whenever one of you mention a fair...Interesting how whenever one of you mention a fair contest you really mean anything but the F-35...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com