No wonder there seems to be a murmured push a two-tier force of Super Hornets and possibly including the F22.
My guess as an outsider would be 48/60 Super Hornets and 24 F/A-22's. Delivers all the capability/deterrent we need, proven, predictable budget and no project risk.
We'll see.
PLE..
p.s. It's a shame the YF-23 lost out, my vote for the most elegant aircraft out there.
