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2012-01-06 The Grand Turk

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Posted by Fred 2012-01-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Norway has ordered 56 of the F-35 and delivery in 2016. Delays here also. They ordered upgrades for F-17 wings as I recall. 2023 sounds more like it.
If you can't supply they woundn't buy.

Posted by Dale 2012-01-06 06:56|| 2012-01-06 06:56|| Front Page Top

#2 F-17? Stealth?

Posted by Water Modem 2012-01-06 16:56|| 2012-01-06 16:56|| Front Page Top

#3 I think Norway flies F-16's. I think "F-17" was probably a typo.

Posted by Thing From Snowy Mountain 2012-01-06 17:01|| 2012-01-06 17:01|| Front Page Top

#4 Sell them the versions with tail hooks that don't work ( save us the rework costs) and make a deal on the early ones that are showing fuselage cracks. (save Israel missle costs)

Posted by USN, Ret. 2012-01-06 21:49|| 2012-01-06 21:49|| Front Page Top

#5 Not stealth. Idea was that they have a huge order but looks like several year delays on the F-35.

Posted by Dale 2012-01-06 22:39|| 2012-01-06 22:39|| Front Page Top

#6 We've treated Norway like a red-headed step-child since WWII. As one of our most loyal allies, we fully deserve to get screwed by them. OBTW, I'm in no way anti-US; far from it.

Posted by Slomp Oppressor of the Faeries1490 2012-01-06 22:59|| 2012-01-06 22:59|| Front Page Top

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