John Fedup
The Bunker Group
I am frankly surprised that work hasn't been shifted yet, both from Canada and Turkey. Today, junior releases his defence review so perhaps it will give LM a clue as to future Canadian F-35 content.
F-35 - International Participation
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John Fedup
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John Fedup
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Well gee whiz, junior is sending DND people over to Paris to talk to jet vendors. Realistically the only two worth talking to are one that that junior promised not to buy and the other Canada is having a trade dispute with. Short of one of the Euro vendors being stupid enough to partner with Bombardier for a Canadian assembly plant, they have no chance. Waste of time but the DND team will have a pleasant visit to Paris.
Feds set to meet with fighter jet firms amid Super Hornet questions | National Newswatch
Feds set to meet with fighter jet firms amid Super Hornet questions | National Newswatch
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Having confidence in junior to make the right choice is a slippery slope. Boeing felt confident a few months ago, not so much now. The new jet fleet size has gone from 65 to 88. That is a shade over 2 billion assuming a 100m CDN unit cost for 23 addtional jets. Maybe he wants 23 extra jets at no addtional cost which is probably possible with 88 Gripens versus 65 F-35s. In any event, no movement until after the next election, unless the interim jet purchase re-surfaces.
https://www.dodbuzz.com/2017/06/21/lockheed-exec-confident-canada-will-pick-f-35-block-buy-eyed/
https://www.dodbuzz.com/2017/06/21/lockheed-exec-confident-canada-will-pick-f-35-block-buy-eyed/
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Looks like LM is upping its game with regards to Canada. I made a similar post on the RCAF thread. Abottsford is the best Canadian air show IMHO.
Dutch and U.S. F-35s to appear at Abbotsford International Air Show | Ottawa Citizen
Dutch and U.S. F-35s to appear at Abbotsford International Air Show | Ottawa Citizen
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
A Netherlands F-35 was at the Abbotsford air show earlier this month and apparently their air force has been keeping the RCAF in the loop as to their progress with the F-35. The pressure is slowly increasing on junior.
Dutch Air Force updating RCAF on F-35 acquisition | Ottawa Citizen
Dutch Air Force updating RCAF on F-35 acquisition | Ottawa Citizen
Israel increases F35I purchase
The IsraeliAir Force has purchases another lot of 17 F35s bringing their Total to 50.
Given level of the IAF this, IMO, speaks of more confidence in the F35
Israel orders additional F-35s | Jane's 360
The IsraeliAir Force has purchases another lot of 17 F35s bringing their Total to 50.
Given level of the IAF this, IMO, speaks of more confidence in the F35
Israel orders additional F-35s | Jane's 360
the concerned
Active Member
I'm just wondering could LM do to the f-35 what was done to the f-18 and upscale it. If you could make it say 20/30% larger plus probably 2 engines to replace the f-15/18e. This is just a fun exercise.
No need, that plane's called the F-22.
the concerned
Active Member
I disagree with the f-22 being that aircraft. The aircraft would need to be able to perform the strike mission's conducted by the strike eagle and superhornet and possibly be available to countries that require this type of aircraft.
Blue Jay
Member
Isn't that what the F-35 is for? Plus the mudhen and rhino are still around. Also, the F-22 is perfectly capable of strike missions.
Why work on this project when you've got the F-35, F-22, and now PCA coming up?
The F-22 is capable of 'some' strike missions. It is limited in the weapons and seeker types it can employ.
Basically it can strike fixed targets with GPS/INS guided, free fall gravity weapons (JDAM and SDB I only).
A proper strike aircraft requires significantly greater flexibility than that.
SpazSinbad
Active Member
F-35 BEAST MODE 22,000 lbs of ordnance with 18,000 of that external as shown.
Complete Video:
Lockheed Martin's Babione Shares F-35 Lightning II Fighter Update at ASC17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQRmILCmufc
Short Version about 'BEAST MODE' as seen in the graphic attached.
BEAST MODE LM Jeff Babione Shares F-35 Update at ASC17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4kuB58nENs
Complete Video:
Lockheed Martin's Babione Shares F-35 Lightning II Fighter Update at ASC17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQRmILCmufc
Short Version about 'BEAST MODE' as seen in the graphic attached.
BEAST MODE LM Jeff Babione Shares F-35 Update at ASC17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4kuB58nENs
Just to put that into some perspective - that load externally is more than a B-17 of WW2 could carry.
Totally, it is also the equivalent of a Bomber Command "Grand Slam"
Not too bad for a little single engined aircraft
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John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Nice animation of a F-35B take off from QE. Probably should have placed this on the RN thread.
https://mobile.twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/920360105211846662/video/1
https://mobile.twitter.com/DefenceHQ/status/920360105211846662/video/1
SpazSinbad
Active Member
Can't remember if this video posted on the UK Navy thread - I should check eh.
F-35B Does Vertical Landing & SRVL in Warton UK Simulator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h-Ux4QCACo
SpazSinbad
Active Member
Interest in F-35B continues despite naysayers sayin'....
Turkey expresses interest in buying F-35B STOVL variant 30 Oct 2017
Turkey expresses interest in buying F-35B STOVL variant 30 Oct 2017
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Good one.Can't remember if this video posted on the UK Navy thread - I should check eh.
F-35B Does Vertical Landing & SRVL in Warton UK Simulator
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h-Ux4QCACo