[Las Vegas Dave]

The grounded fighter jets do not include 224 F-15Es, which have been inspected and cleared.
The E models, used to support the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, are about 10 years younger and have a more robust frame.

If the frame of my automobile was in serious structural condition, I would not repair, it's just time for a new car!

[Flintlock]

Pennypinching across the board is the problem, here. These planes are WAY BEYOND their intended service life.

[Halgr]

I agree....

Get new planes.

People and the MSM can cry all they want, but these birds have exceeded their structural lifetimes.

Its a shame that the industrial/military complex has created a situation where their every move is suspicious....and we let that happen.

But the reality is, the F22 took too long to develop and cost way too much....the Air Force can hold the blame for that.

But the big question is-—

Can these aircraft be repaired?

Maybe....maybe not.

[SampleMan]

The other issue with the E model is that it is limited to 6.5 Gs due to its large fuel tanks and attack mission. Less G’s equal longer life.

[RFEngineer]

“If the frame of my automobile was in serious structural condition, I would not repair, it’s just time for a new car!”

Ok, I’ll sell you a brand new one for $100M

Now what do you say?