dr wogz
Fly caster
Recently, one of our beloved Snowbirds had a small fire and was forced to land. This makes the third, if I recall, 'situation' in as many years with our national aerobatics team.
For those that don't know, we (Canada) fly the CT-114 Tutor. Some believe it's way overdue for a replacement.. it is, after all, pushing 50!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_CT-114_Tutor
So, with that said, if you could re-equip a national aerobatics team, what would you choose? Remember, we're a NATO ally, and (thanks to an old PM in the late 50's) don't really have a current / up-to-date advanced air weapons development program.. So, anything is open! And, we're not talking about the need for cutting edge current technology. Something from the past 20 or so years would do us well. Remember, highly maneuverable (even with a bit of modifications) and full performance at low altitudes.. (so, the U2 is out..)
BAE Hawk is a thought, as well as the Aermacchi or even a SAAB Grippen.. A Eurofighter Typhoon even!
I would have also wanted an F-16, or even use our aging fleet of CF-18's (when we get their replacements!!), but they are claimed by US teams.. but would that really matter?!
For those that don't know, we (Canada) fly the CT-114 Tutor. Some believe it's way overdue for a replacement.. it is, after all, pushing 50!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_CT-114_Tutor
So, with that said, if you could re-equip a national aerobatics team, what would you choose? Remember, we're a NATO ally, and (thanks to an old PM in the late 50's) don't really have a current / up-to-date advanced air weapons development program.. So, anything is open! And, we're not talking about the need for cutting edge current technology. Something from the past 20 or so years would do us well. Remember, highly maneuverable (even with a bit of modifications) and full performance at low altitudes.. (so, the U2 is out..)
BAE Hawk is a thought, as well as the Aermacchi or even a SAAB Grippen.. A Eurofighter Typhoon even!
I would have also wanted an F-16, or even use our aging fleet of CF-18's (when we get their replacements!!), but they are claimed by US teams.. but would that really matter?!