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swiss 11-30-2011 03:36 PM

Switzerland select Grippen
 
http://www.saabgroup.com/en/About-Sa...ecting-Gripen/

Hooyah!
Now, I hope the voters agree...

Sternjaeger II 11-30-2011 03:46 PM

lol nice, you're gonna be out there with the big ones: Sweden, South Africa and last but not least Thailand! Rock on! ;)

I mean, it kinda makes sense, since you really have never used a fighter since WW2, so you'd better keep it cheap and cheerful, but being happy about it? :confused:

Jaws2002 11-30-2011 03:53 PM

Gripen is definitely suitable for Switzerland. They don't need an expensive twin for the limited airspace they have to deffend.
Smart choice.
With a little tweaking, Gripen can be as effective as the big twins in such a small area.

swiss 11-30-2011 03:58 PM

Bingo.
Plus, we dont have the cash.
It's the NG we're talking about, and I'll rather have two Grippen than one EF.

Furthermore it doesn't offer serious attack capabilities, which is pretty important, should our lefties one fine day decide to join the NATO.

GOZR 11-30-2011 04:29 PM

Bhaa :( Ain't a Rafale.. ;)

JG4_Helofly 11-30-2011 04:39 PM

Good news. It's the only choice that make sense.

F19_Klunk 11-30-2011 04:41 PM

Good choice :D

swiss 11-30-2011 05:10 PM

Skøl!
lol

mazex 11-30-2011 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiss (Post 365873)
Bingo.
Plus, we dont have the cash.
It's the NG we're talking about, and I'll rather have two Grippen than one EF.

Furthermore it doesn't offer serious attack capabilities, which is pretty important, should our lefties one fine day decide to join the NATO.

Agreed - but I'm a bit biased ;) Glad to hear you like the choice!

As a Swede this is naturally really good news as we need exports to keep up our rather unique role as one of the few countries in the world that make our own fighter aircraft. OK, the Gripen is maybe not the best fighter plane in the world - but from a bang for the bucks perspective it's a rather good choice... And it sure is good looking ;)

Sternjaeger II 11-30-2011 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiss (Post 365873)
Bingo.
Plus, we dont have the cash.
It's the NG we're talking about, and I'll rather have two Grippen than one EF.

Furthermore it doesn't offer serious attack capabilities, which is pretty important, should our lefties one fine day decide to join the NATO.

Lol sorry man,but this idea of Switzerland not having cash is kinda funny ;-)

Is there really this possibility btw? Switzerland joining the NATO would be genius! As in keeping dictators' money whilst you bomb 'em! :mrgreen:


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