“for the acquisition of 60 fighters to replace the Air Force’s F-4 and F-5 aircraft”
Wow, I didn’t realize the South Koreans were using those particular fighters. Good designs, but awfully long in the tooth. I’d think even a late-model F-16 would represent a significant upgrade in capabilities here, esp over the F-5.
BTW, on a somewhat related note: I’m probably alone in this, but to me the F-4 Phantom is one of the sexiest looking fighters ever built.
Why does it cost us 1 billion a plane, but the Koreans are getting 60 for 7.3 billion?
Anyway, if the Koreans want to buy other planes from other countries, maybe those countries can send soldiers there.