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Skybird · 04-11-14, 08:36 PM

For Denmark, the Gripen sounds ideal in ability and costs. However, squeeze a good deal out of the Swedes, the plane is not the newest anymore.

F-35 and Eurofighters are too expensive for what they offer. The Superhornet also would be a good choice, but the Gripen probably can be had cheaper. However, for long range operations over water, the Hornet might be better than the Gripen, I'm not sure: longer legs, or am I mistaken? Thinking about the Faroer Islands.

Or forget fighters completely, and go for drones. Its only a question of time until drones no longer just maverick ground targets, but start shooting stuff out of the sky as well.

04-11-14, 08:36 PM	#4
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,670 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	For Denmark, the Gripen sounds ideal in ability and costs. However, squeeze a good deal out of the Swedes, the plane is not the newest anymore. F-35 and Eurofighters are too expensive for what they offer. The Superhornet also would be a good choice, but the Gripen probably can be had cheaper. However, for long range operations over water, the Hornet might be better than the Gripen, I'm not sure: longer legs, or am I mistaken? Thinking about the Faroer Islands. Or forget fighters completely, and go for drones. Its only a question of time until drones no longer just maverick ground targets, but start shooting stuff out of the sky as well. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.