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

[Kirkhill]

Wikipedia says this about the light fighter version (F-7)

I can't find anything on either the Boeing or Saab T-7A websites that discuss an actual developed light fighter version.

Also, I don't see any indication that the T-7A is AAR capable which would be a huge impediment to conducting an operational role in Canada.

That being said, the general concept of a combined FLIT/Light Fighter platform (whoever's platform it is) is an interesting one if it can really fulfill both roles.

Note also the F/T-7X variant.

But I take the point about there being other options and note that general concept of a two tier fleet isn't bad.

 

[ytz]

Note also the F/T-7X variant.

But I take the point about there being other options and note that general concept of a rwo tier fleet isn't bad.

This is the main point. Lot more options in this space. And we can demand way more. On customization. On local manufacturing. Etc.

And when you get to something like FA-50 that can sling Meteors, late generation AMRAAMs and Sidewinders, like how much do you need a Gripen at what point? This is just fine for homeland defence.

 

[Kirkhill]

This is the main point. Lot more options in this space. And we can demand way more. On customization. On local manufacturing. Etc.

And when you get to something like FA-50 that can sling Meteors, late generation AMRAAMs and Sidewinders, like how much do you need a Gripen at what point? This is just fine for homeland defence.

Agreed.