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Thursday, June 19, 2014

F-35 value oversold

F-35A Lightning IIRe: Only the best jet fighter is good enough for RCAF (SP, June 10). Contrary to Les MacPherson's claims, the F-35 is not "the best" fighter jet, not even for Canada.

The F-22 is the most advanced aircraft, but the Americans aren't exporting it.

The F-35 has been criticized for its single engine, slowness, lack of agility and massive price tag. The main competitor to Lockheed-Martin's F-35 is Boeing's F-18 Super Hornet. The Hornet's combat proven twin-engined jet matches the F-35 in speed, but outperforms its competitor in range and manoeuvrability. It will also save Canadian taxpayers $23 billion.

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