With the future of Canada’s fighter jet fleet being re-examined, CBC’s Murray Brewster breaks down the differences between the American F-35 and Sweden’s Gri...
Gripen is more versatile for our north and for various mission types.
If equally skilled pilots faced off one-on-one, the F-35 would beat the Gripen.
The Gripen perks include supply chain and industrial benefits of making jets in Canada for other partners around the world, making it the better nation-building investment.
The F-35s are currently behind in production schedule to other international buyers, with no guaranteed deadlines, or that the contracted quantity and loadouts will be what actually gets delivered.
Gripen is more versatile for our north and for various mission types.
If equally skilled pilots faced off one-on-one, the F-35 would beat the Gripen.
The Gripen perks include supply chain and industrial benefits of making jets in Canada for other partners around the world, making it the better nation-building investment.
The F-35s are currently behind in production schedule to other international buyers, with no guaranteed deadlines, or that the contracted quantity and loadouts will be what actually gets delivered.