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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Suddenly we're going away from something at least similar in the Superhornet, and go completely mixed mess airforce where we're going to have to have multiple training programs, maintenance, tool and logistics and capability packages.
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I don't think the Superhornet alleviates any of those issues to a degree that matters. It is a completely different airframe and will require all the same type of resources as any of the others mentioned.
Any savings due to similarity would be negligible in the grand scheme. It's not like you can just flick a switch on the simulator to pick the plane you want to fly, or can swap engines between the two fleets.
But ya, we should just get on with a new plane, it isn't just affecting the operational ability of out air force. The future of Portage, Moose Jaw and Cold Lake for pilot training, and the entire pilot training programs future is in limbo waiting for a decision. New trainers are going to be required soon, and there is no point designing a training program and buying aircraft if you don't know what they are going to be flying.