US Air Force Might Buy 72 new upgraded F-15 2040C or upgraded F-16 Fighter Jets

Next Big Future ^ | November 29th, 2015 | brian wang

[Mariner]

"go buy strike eagles and tell Lockheed to suck it"

Yes, especially because we need new airframes and large numbers of 4+ generation birds in the sky. The platforms we have now are worn out. Literally worn out.

The F-15c-2040 is better than anything in the sky now with the exception of the F-22.

So, yes, Strike Eagles and F-15c-2040's are the logical answer. Especially with Lockheed being a dick about it.

We need birds in the sky, lots of them because what we have now is WORN OUT.

And, I don't know what can be done for the Navy and Marines.

Certainly with the Marines you keep pursuing the F-35 and more/better helicopters. Try to keep what Harriers that are left, running.

But we have a fairly serious gap in the Navy.

My opinion is we go to Boeing/McDonnell Douglas (again!) and ask them for a bigger, faster Super Hornet with all new avionics/radars/weapons systems that they can start shipping in 1 year. Criteria: Beat Lockheed on the F-35 in the price/performance ratio and tell us why this platform will be good for 25 years.

These steps will bring Lockheed to heel and cause them to improve their products and price.