RCAF receives its first two CF-35A jets at Luke Air Force Base
1 Oct 24 · 15d ago · 5 articles · 1 post · 5 comments · 2 sources · development 1 of 3
The two aircraft, the first of a planned 88-jet fleet, arrived at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, where eight Canadian F-35s will be based to support pilot training; the first jets are expected to reach Canada in 2028.
“The RCAF received its first two CF35As yesterday at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The future of air and space power is built on more than equipment alone,”
Royal Canadian Air ForceRoyal Canadian Air Force Operator of the new F-35 fleet
Micael Johansson Saab Chief Executive
Mark Carney Canadian Prime Minister (referenced by commenters)Lockheed Martin F-35 manufacturer
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first by Мілітарний, 15d ago · also The Defence Blog, Defence Industry Europe
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- Canada gets its first two CF-35A stealth fighters The Defence Blog · 15d ago
- Canada receives first two F-35 fighters as planned 88-aircraft fleet begins taking shape Defence Industry Europe · 15d ago
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first by FlightGlobal, 13d ago
What people said 5 voices · verbatim
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The aircraft does not require a "phone home" to turn on, or take off, or do anything. It does use mission data files that are produced in the US; these add capability (like new signatures of new enemy radars) but are not required for the aircraft to work; you can still use the aircraft with last week's. It's like downloading new GPS maps to your…
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I understand the F35 is a great military plane, but I do question the value of it and the need to really have this when Trump & Co can determine if you can even use it at all. I think it is better to abandon this deal and cancel orders, there are enough alternatives which might not be as good, but would for sure do most of the job.
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Right... Not to do with stealth though. You can't have software suddenly make the plane a different shape or be made out of different materials. All modern aircraft require software updates. China fields a new radar? Need a software update to be able to recognize it. Etc.
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We spend money buying used f18 and keeping them air worthy and the price per unit increased on the new f35 .
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we had better be cancelling these damn things, otherwise Carney will be a single term
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