The
GRIPEN E/F would be a
generational step up over the
SUPER HORNET E/F in regards to stealth capabilities. It also would be cheaper to operate and to logistically to support and is considered one of the most overall reliable fighters in the world.
But as Don mentioned, there is that decades old issue of 1 versus 2 engines and the
HORNET can carry a larger payload.
What
SAAB is offering Canada, is exactly what they offered Brazil-jobs, limited technical transfer of data and a production facility in Brazil to build their but, to also assist in production to other foreign powers that but or need their existing GRIPENs to be maintained.
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/n...tion-in-brazil
https://www.key.aero/article/gripen-...-begins-brazil
https://www.saab.com/newsroom/storie...cone-to-brazil
Canada...
https://www.fliegerfaust.com/militar...644025181.html
About the plane...
Brazil flew it's first GRIPEN E/Designated
F-39 GRIPEN E on
24 SEP. 2020. This plane was built by SAAB and shipped in from
SWEDEN.
https://theaviationist.com/2020/09/2...ime-in-brazil/
Info...
https://airplanesdaily.com/saab-gripen-e-boxer-jet/
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/bu...ter-jet-140727
Regards,
Pat
