An alternative for Canada ...

 

from CASR

 

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Northern Growler: Super Hornet Alternatives to an Early F-35 Buy – or – on the Benefits of Delayed Procurements and Interim Solutions

A Modest Proposal by Stephen Daly, CD

 

Canada's proposed single-source purchase of the F-35 stealth fighter is shrouded in contro- versy, delayed by development setbacks and beset with rising costs. The lifespan of the in-service CF-18 also imposes critical time constraints on replacement, fighter aircraft simply don't last forever. Already the Hornet has seen 3 decades of service and, even if a contract for a replacement is signed tomorrow, will see at least half a decade more before retirement.

I see clearly the Super Hornet as the better replacement to F-35A/C.

F-35B is another problem ....