BV all very well made points
is this not a teensy bit like the early seventies all over again..... big ( well largish ) but much more expensive jet, need an affordable option, can keep up grading F-x as they are getting well and truly shagged out after a medium sized war.
Sounds like a pitch for a new F16 / 18 comp - has any one seen Pierre lately ? Gums your rumour mill working?