Originally Posted by
orgASMic
But if LM manages to replace every F16 in the world with export versions of F35A, then...
..we can all fly pigs?
Seriously, I don't think there is a single customer out there who will replace F-16s with F-35 on a one-to-one basis. For most, perhaps all, export countries the eye-watering cost of the F-35 has lead to a cut in overall aircraft numbers when compared to their F-16 fleet. Even if the unit price were similar the bespoke and expensive facilities needed to support the F-35 have made quite a dint in the budget.