Originally Posted by Violet Club
Well actually no. Sweden's Supreme Commander has proposed that the air force cuts its Gripen fleet back to about 100 aircraft for budget reasons.
The actual number of 'surplus' jets and the final force size has not yet been agreed. Plus all of the 100 or so aircraft that do end up in front-line service will be full-spec JAS 39C/Ds.
Saab's contract for 204 aircraft is unaffected. They will be built - and a whole bunch will be upgraded. It's then up the the SAF and FMV to decide what they want to do with the extras.
Matalan you reckon?
Anyone who would rather go to war today (or tomorrow) in a Eurofighter instead of a Gripen needs taking back to the home for a nice cup of tea and a sit down.
VC
'They will be built - and a whole bunch will be upgraded. It's then up the the SAF and FMV to decide what they want to do with the extras'.
EXTRAS! These aren't donuts were talking about here. Well....actually they are...sorry.