[Squawk 8888]

We should've gone for the Super Hornet IMO.

To all- please ping me to Canadian topics.

Canada Ping!

[MHalblaub]

“We should’ve gone for the Super Hornet IMO.”

Best jet for Canada would have been the SAAB GRIPEN.

Much cheaper, easier to maintain, thought to work at real cold temperatures, not a black box, proven aircraft.

runway requirement: 600 m (http://youtu.be/WoW4OXenm0Y)
runway width: 8 - 9 m (every damn paved road)
runway condition: snow or ice

super cruise
higher speed than F-35
better thrust to weight than F-35
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