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 ....