To: sukhoi-30mki
They could open the line again and build F18s but they wouldn’t be able to spend the money like they can on newest and latest toys.the cost of reopening the line for the hornets would cost maybe what 2 or 3 f-35s cost now.
9 posted on
01/05/2016 10:02:27 PM PST by
HANG THE EXPENSE
(Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
To: HANG THE EXPENSE
The F-18E/F is still in production. Countries still buy them.
Thing is, the E/F ‘Super Hornet’ is actually much shorter legged and more IR-obvious than the prior versions.
11 posted on
01/05/2016 10:04:21 PM PST by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: HANG THE EXPENSE
or, they could retire two carriers and apportion the planes to the carriers remaining in service
38 posted on
01/06/2016 5:07:34 AM PST by
bert
((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;+12, 73, ....carson is the kinder gentler trump.)
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