CF-18 Replacement

[demond-140]

in your dreams i will never live that old to see a canadian built aircraft dominate the sky the yanks screwded us once and they will do it again ! my guess F18 super hornet our techs are aleready familiiar with the aircraft remember that one of the specs was 2 engines where safer than one over our vast country in any case it will be a twin holler and not from a european country

[YMX_Fan]

Maybe this is a really dumb question, but who exactly do we intend to launch these new fighters against? The straying occasional Russian aircraft? The Talibans? The Somali pirates? I just haven't heard of Canadian aircraft involved in an actual fire fight since Gulf War I, almost 20 years ago, so I can't help but ask why do we need this extra expense?

[St-Ex]

Et ce vieux projet abandonné du F-19 stealth ?

http://www.ericksmodels.com/gallery/f19/f-19beauty.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-19

[quebecair727]

Originally Posted by YMX_Fan

Maybe this is a really dumb question, but who exactly do we intend to launch these new fighters agains? The straying occasional Russian aircraft? The Talibans? The Somali pirates? I just haven't heard of Canadian aircraft involved in an actual fire fight since Gulf War I, almost 20 years ago, so I can't help but ask why do we need this extra expense?

Thus the question why waste so much money in this project and thus a missing choice in the choices above: None!

[CGPGC]

Originally Posted by YMX_Fan

Maybe this is a really dumb question, but who exactly do we intend to launch these new fighters against? The straying occasional Russian aircraft? The Talibans? The Somali pirates? I just haven't heard of Canadian aircraft involved in an actual fire fight since Gulf War I, almost 20 years ago, so I can't help but ask why do we need this extra expense?

The reasons are strategic, national security, and also theater based in support of our entire force structure. And its been well documented on how arguably we may have one of the best airforces in the world in terms of pilots. And I would strongly suggest you view the documentary Jetstream which aired on Discovery and will give you an appreciation as to why Canada needs to spend 4 billion dollars on these new jets and why we have spent 1.8 billion upgrading our current ones.

As for Canadian CF-18 deployments since Operation Desert Storm:

They operated twice over Bosnia-Herzegovina supporting Peacekeepers:
Operation Mirador August to November 1997 (Aviano AFB, Italy)
Operation Echo October 1998 to December 2000 (Aviano AFB, Italy)

Operation Allied Force (June 1999) saw 18 CF-18's already deployed in Aviano take combat operations against targets in Serbia and Kosovo. WE accounted for 10% of the strike sorties even though we had one of the smallest deployments.

There is continuing talk of deploying a small detachment of Hornets to Afghanistan in support of our troops in offering close air support.

Domestically, and in support of the continent:

We have an unspecified number of CF-18's on alert assigned to NORAD, with unfortunately in our times, not only to intercept the Russians but also other threats, including hijacked commercial airliners.

Northern Sovereignty Patrols allow us to demonstrate our willingness to defend our northern territories as well as the resources there.

Providing top cover (AKA Combat Air Patrols or CAP) to events such as global leader conferences (POTUS, G-8, Summit of the America's, G-20, Francophonie), as well as major global events such as the upcoming 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

The thing that most people forget is that our military capabilities are like the side arm a police officer carries, or the guard dog that protects a property, just knowing the person has it 9/10 times is usually enough for a person thinking about doing something not to do it.

I hope this answers your question why we need a capable combat air force.

[evenSky]

Originally Posted by Supersonic

CF-105's?

Supersonic out.

Just don't give it to Bombardier

[Gregster]

http://www.nationalpost.com/story.html?id=2704337

I believe the F/A 18 Super Hornet best fits Canada's needs. However the govt should order 100 aircraft.

Mind you someone commented on the Sukhoi SU 35 BM.. it's half the price and just as capable same deal with the MiG35. I'm sure the Americans wouldn't like the choice which is why we are going to get an American built product.