Why not the F/A-18EF SuperHornet?

[Indus Falcon]

Reality Check: The F-18 is more sanction prone than the F-16.

With the F-16's there are multiple supplier options available. With the F-18...........?

 

[Blue Marlin]

Reality Check: The F-18 is more sanction prone than the F-16.

With the F-16's there are multiple supplier options available. With the F-18...........?

pakistan is sourcing surplus f16's and thats all it should focus on for now.

 

[Indus Falcon]

pakistan is sourcing surplus f16's and thats all it should focus on for now.

Do you know how PAF kept the F-16 fleet alive and kicking during the Pressler years?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

A reasonable plane for NAVY if 60 Units are offered at realistic rates due to age of the plane (second hand) nature

 

[untitled]

No one has made a comment about the two engines of the Super Hornet
I guess if PDF net warriors can handle a twin engined fighter that means they have given their blessing to the PAF

Not a super hornet

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The hornet has lot of reputation as Battle Hardened jet , can't be overlooked

However it might be a bit , out dated compared to Sukhoi-35 Jet

Vs the hornet

Also the internal fuel capacity is low

Sukhoi-35 offer a more capable plane , lasts longer in air no need for refueling and carry tones of weapons , and had advance avionics package best in its generation

Its a no brainer

 

[VCheng]

A reasonable plane for NAVY if 60 Units are offered at realistic rates due to age of the plane (second hand) nature

Why would USA offer them to Pakistan in the first place, realistically speaking?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Why would USA offer them to Pakistan in the first place, realistically speaking?

Why would we take an out dated flying coffin

 

[untitled]

Why would USA offer them to Pakistan in the first place, realistically speaking?

To keep the production lines open for starters

Why would we take an out dated flying coffin

Oh Bhai the super hornet will be in service for quite some time

 

[VCheng]

To keep the production lines open for starters



Oh Bhai the super hornet will be in service for quite some time

No need to do so. The F-35 is coming on line.

 

[untitled]

No need to do so. The F-35 is coming on line.

Exactly my point. J-35 is coming from Lockheed. More F-18 orders will keep Boeing happy

 

[VCheng]

Exactly my point. J-35 is coming from Lockheed. More F-18 orders will keep Boeing happy

Boeing has no need for the F-18 either.

 

[wiseone2]

It can be

Was offered to India I believe. US loves it for navy. But expensive.

pakistan could buy the earlier versions of the f/a-18
it is too expensive and specialized aircraft

 

[Indus Falcon]

Boeing has no need for the F-18 either.

Why? Because you said so?

Keeping a production line open, was the reason the F-14 died an early death.

 

[untitled]

Boeing has no need for the F-18 either.

Boeing Plans to Keep Super Hornet Line Open After Positive Signs From Congress, International Customers - USNI News

Today, Gillian said “we’re doing everything we need to be able to continue production to meet U.S. Navy and international fighter needs.”


“Based on positive marks from all four defense committees and continued discussions on near-term‎ international sales, we’re moving forward with decisions to keep the line open and preserve future options,” the company added in a statement to USNI News.