Saturday, November 27, 2010

Qatar : New fighter in 2012

The Qatar Emiri Air Force has begun the evaluations of 6 fighter types to replace its 12 Mirage 2000-5. The Gulf state choice is expected before the end of 2012.
The contenders are :
  • Lockheed Martin F-35
  • Boeing F/A18E and F-15 (SE ?)
  • Eurofighter Typhoon
  • Dassault Rafale
  • Saab Gripen (NG ?)
First thought to be for 40 planes, the order will most probably be for 24 to 36 jets

Sources :
http://www.aviationweek.com/
http://www.defenseworld.net/

Also read : Qatar race is on

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