[JoeFromSidney]

I’m guessing 35 million a piece is cheap. But if they’re going against China they might be better suited to have a few submarines and a good air defense system.

Against China, yes. But this aircraft is probably intended for use against domestic insurgents.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

Don't need sidewinders for domestic insurgents. This aircraft is a light weight fighter, an F5 replacement.

Wonder if anyone has thought about integrating Harpoon or their own Hyunmu cruise missile with it?

[BenLurkin]

Aren’t planes with propellers just as good in that role and cheaper to operate?

[Neidermeyer]

Against China, yes. But this aircraft is probably intended for use against domestic insurgents.
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That’s what I’m thinking ,, the “A” in FA should refer to “attack” as in ground support... personally I’d have gone with the cheaper turboprop attack/support planes out there... turboprop climbs better from slow speeds. Maybe they can get some newer helicopters from the european armies that are selling...

[Gen.Blather]

“Against China, yes. But this aircraft is probably intended for use against domestic insurgents. “

If it’s really for domestic use than a prop job like the Super Tucano would be a better and cheaper option.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embraer_EMB_314_Super_Tucano