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What is shown in red field toward the bottom is the actual F-35 production along with latest production estimates from the U.S. government. In addition, Peter has added some additional items of interest.
Again for the history buffs, in order for the F-35 plan to be affordable, thousands had to be made to a certain schedule. And, where is this alleged 2016 peak production = lower cost that we hear so much about from the Canadian defence officials and others?
Answer: There is no such advantage to be had.
Because of engineering faults and poor program management, it is unlikely that this program will succeed.
It is time for the potential customers to take these facts on board.
4 comments:
A pretty surreal graphic put out there for deeper thought. Startling might be an understatement.
It looks more like a massive zit that needs immediate popping, rather than a bubble being pricked?
http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2011/10/seoul-air-show-kf-x-vision-unv.html#comments
Well, not sure South Korea should be considered a potential buyer anymore. Maybe they'll buy a few F35s but I think this design rises some interesting questions for USAF. At least I think it does,:) why does all these new "5th gen" designs other than US designs don't go as far in terms of LO? Neither PAKFA,J20 or KFX have all aspect LO or maybe come close to F35, so do these countries know something we don't? Is it just too expensive or maybe going all aspect/entire fleet of "5th gen" fighters isn't a very good trade off?
Korea isn't going to buy F-35. LM has nothing to offer.
Korea want engine tech transfer (fadec, core) and they want back end of AESA (the software). Maybe EW stuff. They have everything else.
Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA has been accepted as a contender in the Korean competition.
Watch this space!
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