The F-15 Silent Eagle as Canada’s Next Fighter

The fourth consideration (one argued by the pro F-35 lobby) is the value placed on continued R&D and active production of the fighter aircraft. Aircraft need to be upgraded and replacements will need to be acquired with such a small quantity by of 65. Only Saab and Lockheed have production lines scheduled beyond 2019. The Super Hornet production line is scheduled to be shut down in 24 months with no R&D funding offered in the most recent US Federal Budget.

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