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

If we were to go with a split fleet why would we go with some other lesser aircraft. Just buy the 80/65/88 F35 and sign on to a 6th gen fighter like GCAP or FCAS. I dont see the immediate need to diversify our aircraft types
 
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Maybe if we replace the Hawk and Tutor with a trainer that can double as a light combat fighter in low intensity environments, it might make sense.
 
Old Hornet engines wouldn’t going into new T-7s if you’re thinking that route.
I didn't think old engines would be reusable, but more that it would fit into our existing parts supply chain and our maintainers who are already trained to work on that engine.
 
Norway and The Netherlands are the countries that currently operate an only f-35 fleet. Others, such as belgium, will be operating only f-35s once all of their aircraft have been delivered.
Finland
Romania
Switzerland?
Czechs?
 
I didn't think old engines would be reusable, but more that it would fit into our existing parts supply chain and our maintainers who are already trained to work on that engine.

The maintainer turnover is so high, it really doesn’t matter.
 
Still not in production. And is subsonic. Not rated for weapons carriage.
It entered full rate production last year, is transonic, and Boeing plans to offer an armed version to replace old F-5 Freedom Fighters. And in case, we badly need to replace the Hawk and especially the Tutor.
 
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