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 …