The RCAF's Next Generation Fighter (CF-188 Replacement)

[suffolkowner]

I recently bought a truck with 10 year old technology, but that was at 20% the cost of a new one. Is the Gripen that much cheaper? No.

i was going to say the same but the analogy isnt perfect as we would be buying a new vehicle without all the new bells and whistles. When i had that opportunity to do so in heavy equipment it was at %50 the cost and the utility would depend on operational use. The fuel difference alone in my comparable was $50000 a yr so no bueno plus the support organization was not there.

Purchase prices on Gripens are comparable to the F35 i believe. Operating costs? Utility?

 

[Cloud Cover]

There was nothing between me and the ships on this fine morning when I had my 18ft Jet Boat out in the Harbour with a buddy of mine....we got some great photos.

It’s good they got the blue side down!

 

[Cloud Cover]

Fair enough. And CSEC did at least get a new $1B HQ.

Fantastic cafeteria …

 

[Remius]

Fantastic cafeteria …

Gone downhill since Covid I hear…

 

[Quirky]

Operating costs? Utility?

Depends how much coffee the squadron buys for their canteens over 30 years.

 

[OldSolduer]

Gone downhill since Covid I hear…

Speaking of which the Government of Manitoba had a real good one in the Norquay building. It was shut because "Covid" and never reopened. What a phenomenal waste.

 

[Cloud Cover]

Gone downhill since Covid I hear…

Of that’s too bad. Our clearance manager used to come up with flimsy reasons to fly to Ottawa for a meeting just so she could grab the plank salmon for lunch.

 

[Remius]

Of that’s too bad. Our clearance manager used to come up with flimsy reasons to fly to Ottawa for a meeting just so she could grab the plank salmon for lunch.

101 used to have a pretty good sandwich bar and the pasta bar was awesome. Not sure how it is at Carling as I’ve never been.

 

[MJP]

101 used to have a pretty good sandwich bar and the pasta bar was awesome. Not sure how it is at Carling as I’ve never been.

Lots of ok options at Carling, overpriced a bit but I can get a fair facsimile of a Donaire so it is all good

 

[Good2Golf]

Real donair, or a shawarma with donair sauce?

 

[OldSolduer]

Real donair, or a shawarma with donair sauce?

Shwarma?

 

[DBNSG]

Real donair, or a shawarma with donair sauce?

Real Donair sauce with Carnation milk or ....

 

[dapaterson]

Real donair, or a shawarma with donair sauce?

It's the real donair experience, the guy behind the counter looks like he's ready to kill you if you annoy him.

The meat is not Halifax quality, but still a good donair. Chicken shawarma is also an option.

 

[RangerRay]

If there’s no meat stick slowly rotating on a heater all day, it’s not a donair/shawarma! I don’t know how many times I’ve been disappointed to find my donair filled with warm deli meat…

 

[GK .Dundas]

Speaking of which the Government of Manitoba had a real good one in the Norquay building. It was shut because "Covid" and never reopened. What a phenomenal waste.

I remember that place . Actually used to be open the public at one time too.

 

[CBH99]

Recently I traded my mid-tier trim level TEN year old SUV in for a new base trim SUV. To me, I felt like Billy Bishop trying to fly an F-35, though in reality it’s probably closer to the difference between a Grippen and an F-35.

Why would I buy a car with 10 year old technology when I can afford a car with the latest and greatest?

Not trying to derail the thread here, but you may want to reconsider your stance on car technology...

I would take the 10 year old car WAY before I would take a brand new car.



But I totally ubderstand the analogy being used here and why, so I'll shush up now.

 

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4 F35 A conducting LRASM strike on Chinese 055 destroyer ::

Edit: lol … *simulated strike *

 

[lenaitch]

Why would I buy a car with 10 year old technology when I can afford a car with the latest and greatest?

So you don't have to fumble around with a gazillion icons on a touch screen?

 

[dapaterson]

You also get the true Aramark / Canex vibe from them weighing pre-sliced meat.

 

[Furniture]

You also get the true Aramark / Canex vibe from them weighing pre-sliced meat.

It really is a magical experience. I miss it now that I'm at NDMC packing a lunch like a peasant.