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5 in fray for IAF’s $10-bn deal for 126 aircraft

Huma Siddiqui
Posted: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 2306 hrs IST
Updated: Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 2306 hrs IST

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New Delhi: in terms of price and capability, the biggest issue to both F-16s and Boeing Super Hornet platforms is the authorisation of technology transfer.

Chris Chadwick president of Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems of Boeing Integrated Defence Systems told FE, “We are very well positioned to establish a long-term relationship with the IAF and the ministry of defence.”

“The RFP lays down that the first aircraft is supplied within 36 months of the contract being signed and the 18th within 48 months. The 19th aircraft, the first to be assembled in India, will come within 54 months. Thereafter, there will be an incremental increase with the last aircraft to be delivered by 2020,”said Boeing officials.

The Saab Gripen is single engined, which will keep operating costs low, upgrades are already being defined under the Gripen Demonstrator programme and acquisition costs are highly competitive. It is estimated that the operational cost of the JAS fighter is probably 50% lower than other aircraft in its class that is currently, or planned to be, in service. ...

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