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F-35 to have 11 customer nations
Aurora-7
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 01:30 AM UTC
Looks like the F-35 will be bearing a lot of different roundels. Seems to be pegged as a replacement of the F-16/18's for many of thosse countries.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/06/06/us-lockheed-martin-canada-f35-orders-idUSKBN0EG2XD20140606

Academy may want to increase the options on the decails for their new F-35 kit.
jphillips
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 05:38 AM UTC
Interesting - I'd be surprised if more Middle Eastern air forces don't order F-35s as well.
On the same page, I found a link that says India is about to order Rafale jets from France. This will make India the Rafale's first export customer, assuming the deal goes through.
SaxonTheShiba
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 06:29 AM UTC
Probably going to be eleven very disappointed countries after they get them; and a lot poorer.

Best wishes,

Ian
raypalmer
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 08:22 AM UTC
I should think eleven famous mistakes to print into the annals of aviation history. Homogeneity breeds weakness. I can't believe this basic natural law is being ignored. Even the Americans will be binning most of their diversity!

Cripes. Wouldn't want to give up an A10 over my head for a paper mache pipe dream over the horizon.
SaxonTheShiba
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2014 - 08:34 AM UTC
Richard-----I agree. If the powers that be at the Puzzle Palace can the A-10's we really are in a mess.

Regards,

Ian
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