Why Germany is NOT buying the F/A-18 Super Hornet (yet)
Hey all
Quick 'emergency' episode based on some recent news that Germany will buy the American F/A-18. Although often reported that this is the case, I take a closer look and things aren't as they seem.
I hope you enjoy,
Chris
P.S. The M.S.406 episode is pushed back to next week.
Comments (7)
I tried to stay focused, but I guess you're not able to scour up eye-catching visuals. You did crack me up with the tiny bit of white text, on a black screen, with elevator music, explaining why you weren't going on a side discussion about the F-35. (I also have a local friend, who served on a US carrier, who says the F-35 is an over-engineered, wrong-headed disastrous waste of money, already. And I kept hearing what sounded like "A-kah-kah," which I knew is Germany's female defense minister. (Full marks to you all, for taking proper advantage of the half of your population, when so many countries don't use theirs.)
Hi, Bis,
In an ideal world governments would buy the cheapest tool that fulfills their needs. But on both sides of the Atlantic things regularly get bought that are are not the cheapest and then can't serve all their requirements.
How about the F 35 section as a bonus video on here? I'd like to hear your thoughts on that, even as a rough edit.
Given that we Down Under are getting some, as well as some Growlers, I second that suggestion.
Love the snap edits. Also, a fascinating window into the complex world of military equipment procurement in the 21st Century.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it