Sale of Typhoon to India
Discussion
Do you think the Indians will plump for the Typhoon instead of the Rafale ?
and why... ?
The winner is announced somtime next month it seems -
http://www.defencetalk.com/india-clears-mmrca-figh...
and why... ?
The winner is announced somtime next month it seems -
http://www.defencetalk.com/india-clears-mmrca-figh...
Eric Mc said:
Ther Indians already use the Jaguar (part French) and various Mirage variants (100% French) and all made by Dassault.
What do you think?
They also operate Harriers, MiGs and Sukhois. What do you think?
I do think they'll go for the Rafale, but because it is a better aircraft, with a more dependble after sales support infrastructure; not due to it being French.
ETOPS said:
Eric Mc said:
Ther Indians already use the Jaguar (part French) and various Mirage variants (100% French) and all made by Dassault.
What do you think?
They also operate Harriers, MiGs and Sukhois. What do you think?
I do think they'll go for the Rafale, but because it is a better aircraft, with a more dependble after sales support infrastructure; not due to it being French.
Interesting.
They are going to buy 200 or so of the 5th gen Russian PAK fighter too no ?
That's a super capable air fleet, more so than pretty much anyone except Russia, China and the US.
I wonder if the UK plans to get into 5th gen aircraft at some stage - if we don't we have very little defence against Russia and China...
They are going to buy 200 or so of the 5th gen Russian PAK fighter too no ?
That's a super capable air fleet, more so than pretty much anyone except Russia, China and the US.
I wonder if the UK plans to get into 5th gen aircraft at some stage - if we don't we have very little defence against Russia and China...
FourWheelDrift said:
Rafale M version, naval version for their new carriers which the Typhoon isn't.
Is this a photoshop ?source - http://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-choose-supplie...
Roberty said:
Eric Mc said:
Ther Indians already use the Jaguar (part French)
Strange justification as the other part of the Jaguar is British!ETOPS said:
I do think they'll go for the Rafale, but because it is a better aircraft, with a more dependble after sales support infrastructure; not due to it being French.
The Rafale is currently further developed than the Eurofighter but the Eurofighter has planned and projected continued development and more operators to find the additional funding from.The Rafale has only just hit 100 aircraft built and is in service with just one country and production has been slowed so to avoid early closure of the production line.
The Eurofighter has over 450 aircraft delivered to multiple airforces, so more aircraft to service, spread development costs over and countries looking for upgrades.
Japan is also keen on the Eurofighter so further sales and development potential there.
India would be brave to take the Rafale over the Eurofighter, doesn't mean they won't though!
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