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photon · 03-08-2013, 10:15 AM

If we want a small but capable fleet, the Eurofighter is probably the way to go, air to air, supercruise, BVR, it's extremely capable in those roles. The Gripen is probably better as a multi-role (better air to ground than the Eurofighter). But what percentage of usage is going to be what?

If we want to defend our airspace, the Eurofighter seems the better choice (even defeated F-22's apparently).

But I don't think we'd go wrong with twice as many Gripens either.

03-08-2013, 10:15 AM	#211
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	If we want a small but capable fleet, the Eurofighter is probably the way to go, air to air, supercruise, BVR, it's extremely capable in those roles. The Gripen is probably better as a multi-role (better air to ground than the Eurofighter). But what percentage of usage is going to be what? If we want to defend our airspace, the Eurofighter seems the better choice (even defeated F-22's apparently). But I don't think we'd go wrong with twice as many Gripens either. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.