Kindly do provide a similar case like Rafale package of jets +weapons +support +spares +costomization +training +infra +others like so called F16s and F18s also
So that the same table of comparison can be updated
Pls also tell us how will we get Growlers?
Pls also enlighten us what will be the price for so called other jets in a same package scenario and compare to "$270Mn"
For your help and information.. a small but important detail
Quoting from the source
Management of Australia’s Air Combat Capability—F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Fleet Upgrades and Sustainment
The RAAF’s 71 F/A-18A/B Hornet aircraft are assigned to three operational squadrons and a training squadron.
3 The Hornets entered service during the period 1985–90, and were originally planned to be withdrawn from service in 2010–15. However, Government decisions made in 2006 and 2009 extended the withdrawal period to 2017–20, and in May 2012 the need for a possible further extension arose, because of the Government’s decision to better align the delivery of Australia’s F-35A aircraft with the US Department of Defense’s F-35 production and acquisition schedule.
4 Consequently, the precise timing of the F/A-18A/B withdrawal from service is dependent upon the delivery of the F-35A aircraft under schedules that are yet to be finalised.
The RAAF’s 24 F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft were acquired in 2010, and are operated in two squadrons.
5 These aircraft replaced the RAAF’s 21 F-111 strike/reconnaissance aircraft, which were withdrawn from service in 2010.
6 Currently, the Planned Withdrawal Date for the Super Hornets is 2025.
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11. The audit examined:
• the sustainment aspects of the F/A-18A/B Hornet and F/A-18F Super Hornet fleets, including the achievement of specified operational availability; and
• the structural-refurbishment arrangements that provide a level of assurance that the F/A-18A/B Hornet aircraft will remain serviceable until their current Planned Withdrawal Date of 2020
18. The most recent additions to the RAAF’s air combat capability are the
24 Super Hornets that were progressively delivered to RAAF Base Amberley, near Brisbane, between March 2010 and October 2011. The Super Hornet
acquisition and its in-service support are largely based on US Government Foreign Military Sales arrangements that are designed to maximise commonality with US Navy F/A-18F sustainment arrangements.
The RAAF’s F/A-18F Operational Maintenance squadrons are therefore organised as ‘pseudo’ deployed US Navy Super Hornet squadrons, drawing assistance from the supplier/repair-vendor network used by the US Navy.
However, the report outlines the significant risks that will require close management by Defence in the final stages of sustainment of the F/A-18A/B fleet in particular, when airframe hours flown and fatigue-life expended will be greatest.
53. To ensure that the Super Hornet fleet’s ongoing support and capability development occur cost effectively,
Defence is seeking to maintain close commonality with the US Navy in terms of Super Hornet operation, maintenance and support. This is being achieved through a combination of commercial contracting and the acquisition of maintenance items and technical support via US Foreign Military Sales agreements.
54.
However, at the time of the audit, the Super Hornet sustainment arrangements were in their formative stage, and adjustments were ongoing. At times, Tactical Fighter SPO has been unable to fulfil the squadrons’ demands for maintenance spares within specified timeframes. This has affected the availability of aircraft as specified in Materiel Sustainment Agreements between the RAAF and DMO.
Audit brochure
So F18F superhornet fleet for 10 years cost in USD is approximately USD 180 Mn/Jet and as points indicate the support package and other spares is an issue as its not a part of the original deal..
Infrastructure which for Rafales cost a almost Euro 1Bn+ is already there for Australia for older F18 A/B
And IAF wanted a package deal for 40 years life in sustainment clause..
Important to note last point states
Tactical Fighter SPO has been unable to fulfil the squadrons’ demands for maintenance spares within specified timeframes. This has affected the availability of aircraft as specified in Materiel Sustainment Agreements between the RAAF and DMO.
if you add up the T&C for rafales as asked by India for F18s and also add Infrastructure base setup cost as well as Local MRO (Australia uses directly USN MRO) you will see cost ballooning to humongous "$270Mn" like figure only....
Don go by just figures as quoted by media bro, the truth is not as rosy as everybody depicts.. It holds true for Rafales it also holds true for LM or Boeing Jets or even Saab jets
). We have few things well known at this juncture:
