Can we buy a fighter jet in India?

New Delhi: India will stagger the purchase of new foreign fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), General Bipin Rawat said as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) looks to also boost the domestic manufacturing industry. “You should not go in for large numbers. The IAF is planning to acquire 110 new fighter jets.

How much does a F 35 fighter jet cost?

In a vacuum, the F-35A, the Air Force’s version of the jet, costs $78 million. That’s actually not a bad price for the jet; when adjusted for inflation, it’s relatively close to the original quoted cost of $50 million.

Why doesn’t India have F-35 fighter jets?

India does not have the necessary infrastructure needed for these high maintenance jets. Each and every F-35 needs Air Conditioned Hangar to maintain the Radar absorbent paint on them. Also, the F-35, India will receive from US, will be downgraded ones, as India is not a member of NATO.

Why was the F-16 given to the Indian Army instead of F-35?

Price was just one reason for offering the F-16. With the F-35’s prototype not even having flown then (it first flew in 2006), Lockheed Martin knew that the F-35 would not be available for flight-testing in the time frame that the IAF wanted.

When was the first F-35 delivered to the Air Force?

The first operational USAF F-35 on its delivery flight to Eglin Air Force Base in July 2011. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II procurement is the planned selection and purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) by various countries.

When will Israel get its first F-35s?

Israel will get its F-35s between 2015-2017; several of the MMRCA contenders will need as long. It is believed that Israel has obtained Washington’s okay to integrate a variety of Israeli sensors and weaponry onto the F-35. The US has long resisted this since it involves passing on software source codes to the Israelis.