Originally Posted by
Turbine D
One thing about the Super Hornets, you know the cost to procure and you have a good handle on how much it will cost to maintain and keep them flying.
Another advantage of the Super Hornet is that you are getting a combat proven aircraft, that the US will keep up to date.
As far as the F35 is concerned, nobody knows what it can / will do as there are no final version 3F software load planes flying.
If the Super Hornet ticks the boxes...
Rafale would be my preferred option..