KenV
It would be interesting to see what the F-16v, 50% less price of the f-35 is based on. I wonder if they have given a flyaway price?
I googled that quote to see if there was more on the price, It would be suitable for the second tier air forces next couple of decades. The USA didn't sound too keen on it
http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/s...ighter-market/
The air staff and the Air National Guard have consistently opposed acquisition of “new build” F-15 Eagles, F-16s or F/A-18E/Fs for U.S. forces, insisting that only the capabilities offered by the F-35 will work for the long-term future.