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MIGs
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CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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October 31, 2018, 07:32:02 AM
https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2018/10/30/canada-to-accept-bids-for-new-fighter-jet-in-may-here-are-the-potential-competitors/
Go Gripen Go !
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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October 31, 2018, 08:04:30 AM
Probably end up with the Super Hornet if there is any carry forward of infrastructure from the existing Hornets. Or at least you'd hope that it would figure into the final costs....
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MIGs
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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October 31, 2018, 10:24:56 AM
I suspect you're right - but the Gripen would a lot sexier !
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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October 31, 2018, 01:06:37 PM
PETS - People for the Ethical Treatment of Square corners
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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October 31, 2018, 02:45:35 PM
Ach! Lookout comrade! They have
sexy
fighters! We
must
surrender....
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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October 31, 2018, 07:02:45 PM
The RCAF can rename their sexyfighter the 'Lagertha'.
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Voluspa
MIGs
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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November 01, 2018, 07:39:38 AM
Never underestimate the impact of a sexy fighter !! I'm all for it - Lagertha' works for me ;-)
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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November 01, 2018, 07:47:40 AM
And the actress is Canadian, so...
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MIGs
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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November 02, 2018, 07:31:38 AM
Sexy - but not as sexy as Lagertha
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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November 02, 2018, 07:58:35 AM
Nice shot!
BTW, I think I see an F4 in the background (and maybe a Harrier?). Where was the pic taken?
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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November 02, 2018, 11:49:26 AM
Not my shot unfortunately. Just a great pic!
MIGs
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Re: CF-18 Hornet Replacement Competition to get Underway
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November 07, 2018, 11:47:16 AM
So much for Dassault:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-european-fighter-jet-manufacturer-pulls-out-of-canadian-competition-to
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