Re: F-35 Up, Up and Away?
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2012 10:19 am
Just got back from vacation where I met a current Air Force Major ( non pilot ). I had a discussion about his perspective on the issue without trying to get any sort of what the best option was pse se. Nevertheless he made some interesting points.
One aircraft I thought might be a good choice was the F22 but he said the US won't sell them because of the stealth techology involved.
Anyway. He made some interesting comments about some options. Essentially he made some points is that any aircraft is not necessarily totally made in the country of origin. There are myriads of considerations about what other country might sell the engine, wings, missiles etc and ship to the ultimate builder. Even a given builder might have various plants in several countries.
So it came down to where jobs are placed as part of the entire purchase. Things like the compatibilty of weaponry and the ability to perform in various environments in similar ways to our allies such as the UN.
I think he mentioned the Super Hornet as a good possible choice although I'm not sure exactly why. Someone above mentioned this option as well.
It will be interesting to see what is ultimately chosen.
One aircraft I thought might be a good choice was the F22 but he said the US won't sell them because of the stealth techology involved.
Anyway. He made some interesting comments about some options. Essentially he made some points is that any aircraft is not necessarily totally made in the country of origin. There are myriads of considerations about what other country might sell the engine, wings, missiles etc and ship to the ultimate builder. Even a given builder might have various plants in several countries.
So it came down to where jobs are placed as part of the entire purchase. Things like the compatibilty of weaponry and the ability to perform in various environments in similar ways to our allies such as the UN.
I think he mentioned the Super Hornet as a good possible choice although I'm not sure exactly why. Someone above mentioned this option as well.
It will be interesting to see what is ultimately chosen.