No requirement to replace the Cyclone? It doesn’t meet requirements, never will, has horrible availability, is obsolete in critical areas like data link and is about to become the most expensive aircraft to operate per hour in the RCAF.
Re: Q23. That was well said. I have definitely fallen into the trap of imagining ways to appease the Koreans or Germans, depending on who was given CPSP. Your answer put me back on my heels, which I think I needed. It's good to hear they are still in the running on their own merits, not as some sort of consolation prize. That actually makes me feel better about the whole thing.
No requirement to replace the Cyclone? It doesn’t meet requirements, never will, has horrible availability, is obsolete in critical areas like data link and is about to become the most expensive aircraft to operate per hour in the RCAF.
Understand the need to be careful with Saab news but I really hope we buy some Gripens soon and stand up local production.
Re: Q23. That was well said. I have definitely fallen into the trap of imagining ways to appease the Koreans or Germans, depending on who was given CPSP. Your answer put me back on my heels, which I think I needed. It's good to hear they are still in the running on their own merits, not as some sort of consolation prize. That actually makes me feel better about the whole thing.