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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostValue for F/A-18 taken from Navy Budget request APN_BA1-4 for 2021 (page 49 of 276)
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/...BA1-4_BOOK.pdf
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Here is an option that would "the cat amongst the pigeons"!
Russian has just displayed their export version of the Su-57; the Su-57E (E for Eire??)
https://www.ruaviation.com/news/2020/8/20/15337/?h
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Originally posted by Anzac View PostThere are 10 C's and 4 D's stored new build aircraft built by the FMV to keep the Gripen line open during the transition to the E model.
https://sites.tufts.edu/reinventingp...aab-relations/
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Originally posted by Anzac View PostGenerally accurate but the F/A-18E/F's latest production lot Weapon System Cost for FY21 is now $87.5m. Of course if additional orders by a 3rd party air force are undertaken and bundled into a USN production lost that can reduce the WSC.
The latest DoD FY21 Budget Request you may find interesting
https://comptroller.defense.gov/Port...rview_Book.pdf
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/fmc/fmb/...BA1-4_BOOK.pdf
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostHere's my idea. Just buy 16 Gripens.
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostTo keep everyone up to date here are the latest prices from your local US of A Arms Dealer; all prices ex-works and excl VAT.
This months special offer Ex-Turkish AF F-35As, low mileage, call for special deal.
Type Fly Away Cost Weapon System Cost F-15EX $87.7m $105.8m F/A-18 $68.6 $75.6 F-35A $86.9m $110.3m F-35B $110.5m $135.9m F-35C $100.9m $117.3
The latest DoD FY21 Budget Request you may find interesting
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Poll is showing that the Swiss will back the plan for new fighters in their next referendum on the subject planned for September.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-s...-idUSKBN25G1XS
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Originally posted by meridian View PostFor anyone with premium access to Key Magazines website, AFM have an online article about a future Gripen in Irish service
* https://www.key.aero/article/emerald-green-griffin-0
Is someone bribing them
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostHere's my idea. Just buy 16 Gripens. At the same time have Saab bring a Demo gripen. All the spotters will think it is the same aircraft doing touch& go all over the country.
It worked for the PC12M. You all thought it was the demo model....
Six months later, when the minister for Agriculture resigns again, put the IAC roundel on.
Nobody will notice.
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To keep everyone up to date here are the latest prices from your local US of A Arms Dealer; all prices ex-works and excl VAT.
This months special offer Ex-Turkish AF F-35As, low mileage, call for special deal.
Type Fly Away Cost Weapon System Cost F-15EX $87.7m $105.8m F/A-18 $68.6 $75.6 F-35A $86.9m $110.3m F-35B $110.5m $135.9m F-35C $100.9m $117.3
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Originally posted by na grohmiti View PostHere's my idea. Just buy 16 Gripens. At the same time have Saab bring a Demo gripen. All the spotters will think it is the same aircraft doing touch& go all over the country.
It worked for the PC12M. You all thought it was the demo model....
Six months later, when the minister for Agriculture resigns again, put the IAC roundel on.
Nobody will notice.
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Here's my idea. Just buy 16 Gripens. At the same time have Saab bring a Demo gripen. All the spotters will think it is the same aircraft doing touch& go all over the country.
It worked for the PC12M. You all thought it was the demo model....
Six months later, when the minister for Agriculture resigns again, put the IAC roundel on.
Nobody will notice.
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Originally posted by EUFighter View PostFinnish HX project for new fighters continues despite Covid-19.
This is possible as they will increased their overall defence budget from $3.8 billion in 2020 to $5.8 billion in 2021. So going from 1.4% GDP to 2.0% GDP.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/e...ic-budget-axe/
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