Japan interested in Eurofighter

Post by **VulcanDriver** » 20 Aug 2008, 05:34

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6ffbe39a-6e50 ... fd18c.html

Post by **Firebird** » 20 Aug 2008, 06:21

Big IF at the moment, John. Personally I think that this 'leak' is political and aimed at the US, for access to F-22 sales.

Post by **VulcanDriver** » 20 Aug 2008, 16:04

Yes I see what you mean. I'm wondering if any overseas country will be allowed to buy the F-22?

Jumpshot724 · Post by **Jumpshot724** » 20 Aug 2008, 16:30

Probably not until we have a "new" fighter (IE, when the F-35 starts filling up ramp space I'm sure you'll start to see the F-22A offered to overseas customers)

Post by **Firebird** » 20 Aug 2008, 16:46

You might be right but the US is happy to sell the F-35. Japan doesn't want it it has always wanted the F-22.

Post by **VulcanDriver** » 20 Aug 2008, 17:46

Firebird wrote:You might be right but the US is happy to sell the F-35. Japan doesn't want it it has always wanted the F-22.

Umm I wonder if Israel would be interested in the F-35. They were the ones that proved that runways were vulnerable in the six day war. Their runway buster bombs were a shock to everyone then. I expect they really want the F-22 to replace their F-15 fighters.

John

Post by **Firebird** » 20 Aug 2008, 18:09

I believe that they are, John.

Post by **VulcanDriver** » 20 Aug 2008, 19:48

Thanks Steve. That solves a puzzle