The "F-52" comment is even loopier than you think

[jmowreader]

https://theaviationist.com/2017/11/03/norways-first-three-f-35-jets-have-just-landed-at-orland-air-force-station/

Norway currently flies F-16 fighters. They decided to replace them with something a little less worn-out, and picked the F-35. According to the article: "Norway plans to procure up to 52 F-35A, at an estimated cost of $7.3 billion, including weapons and support, to replace its fleet of aging F-16s that will be replaced in 2021."

So...it's not "F-52s and F-35s" it's "52 F-35s." This shit's getting worse than Bush.

[Old Vet]

1. So that dumbass 45 had it completely backward................

Just cant make this shit up.....

[Louis1895]

3. Follows the "flub with the fix"

Chris Hayes calls this "Donald Trump's signature teleprompter trick". According to Hayes, President Donald Trump has a signature move: the mistake, and then the smooth correction. Much like a blues guitarist who might improvise around a misplayed note.

http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/donald-trump-s-signature-teleprompter-trick-1117046339563

[brush]

2. Totally incompetent yet Ryan and McConnell do nothing.

They know he should be ousted.

[Aristus]

4. Can an aeronautical specialist tell me what's wrong with this idea?

Building brand-new F-16 airframes, and installing the latest in communications and targeting technology?

Why don't we update our proven winners instead of spending a trillion dollars on a loser?

[lagomorph777]

5. I am no expert on those two aircraft, but very generally,

There have been major advances in propulsion, avionics, composites, and stealth, to name just a few technologies, in the (40?) years between those two aircraft. Also, most likely the interfaces in new avionics are only compatible with new aircraft. Plus, why not soak Norway for a few dollars more? (cue Ennio Morricone music)