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

[markppcli]

How many of those are serviceable. How many of those are fully operational?
From what I can find on open source is 40ish % of F35s are currently operational. That means they fly and can fulfill a combat mission. Not necessarily all missions.

Thats not really what full mission capability means. I've made the example regarding the targetting pod a few times already - pod breaks on a Gripen its not part of the AC and no effect to the places readiness, where as for the F35 its integral so then the place isnt fully mission capable. Same result but recorded differently.

 

[ArmyRick]

The SAAB A3 drone/CCA at this point is a "concept" and a mock up has been built. How long under this is ready for operational use? years?

 

[GR66]

The SAAB A3 drone/CCA at this point is a "concept" and a mock up has been built. How long under this is ready for operational use? years?

Any CCA that is designed for Canada's specific requirements won't be an off the shelf project. Saab however has proven experience in designing uncrewed aircraft since the early 2000's such as SHARC, FILUR and nEURon as well as proven rotary wing systems like the Skeldar V-200 (which is used by the RCN)