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Originally Posted by Delthefunky
I'm kind of against the F35 program, I just don't think enough discussion has gone on to determine what is best for Canada's very diverse needs. And its very costly. However I do recognize the need for a new fleet of fighter jets. My question is, has making our own fighter been discussed?
Why not!? We have a rich aviation history, we once made the worlds best fighter jet, we can ensure that the money spent employs many more people here at home, and we could build it to better suit our needs. It could also be a great source of pride.
It would be daunting, but a small country like Sweden was able to make the JAS Gripen and it suits their needs better then any other AC. And of course it would be costly, but so are the F35's.
Just a thought
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To build a $100 m fighter it would probably take $20 billion just to get off the ground, then you would prey that you could sell it to other countries just to break even. Canada is simply not equipped to build this type of aircraft.
Ask most from Sweden about the Gripen and you'll get a big growl, financially it's a been a dud.
BTW, Canadian companies are in the development of the F-35 and so far have brought about $350 million into our economy.