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Didn't think it would be too long before someone supported the Typhoon. Yes it WILL be more capable, but the point is, the French have had Rafale operating off their carriers for years and whilst it might not be the match for Typhoon, it is still one of the best and operated by pilots who are agressive and very familiar with their platform.
Even though we all hate the french,
it is probably from a grudging admiration of the way they get things done. Almost self sufficient in Nuclear energy, which they sell to us during peak demand, better shipyards, eat all the fabulous seafood that comes from our shores, protect their farmers, have cheaper diesel and export all their asylum seekers to us.
I must stop reading the Daily Mail, I am starting to sound like my Mother in Law.
Even though we all hate the french,
it is probably from a grudging admiration of the way they get things done. Almost self sufficient in Nuclear energy, which they sell to us during peak demand, better shipyards, eat all the fabulous seafood that comes from our shores, protect their farmers, have cheaper diesel and export all their asylum seekers to us.I must stop reading the Daily Mail, I am starting to sound like my Mother in Law.
I'm not supporting Typhoon - I think it has been a massive waste of time and money. All I'm saying is that if we had plumbed for a cheaper/simpler aircraft and had an understanding public with a larger defence budget, we too could still be operating carriers like Eagle with aircraft like Rafale.
The trouble is, like you say, the French don't give a stuff about things like the environment and their neighbours - they look after number one. If I was a Frenchman I'd be happy as La Rry, as it is I say a decent Frog whopping is long over due....
The trouble is, like you say, the French don't give a stuff about things like the environment and their neighbours - they look after number one. If I was a Frenchman I'd be happy as La Rry, as it is I say a decent Frog whopping is long over due....
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Speaking to a french pilot a couple of years ago, he regretted that they built Rafale, not enough capability for the money, and believed that the french would not build another fighter on their own.
Re getting things done in France, their bureaucrats could teach ours a thing or two about delay and procrastination. If you want to buy outside of France, forget it you have no chance.
Part of our problem is that we think everybodies grass is greener.
Re getting things done in France, their bureaucrats could teach ours a thing or two about delay and procrastination. If you want to buy outside of France, forget it you have no chance.
Part of our problem is that we think everybodies grass is greener.
