Safriz
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Oh, ok! I dont insist HQ-9 is superior. I think HQ-9 is superior? Is that ok?
How do you leave out Aster 30 if you think ToT is the main problem? Best of all Aster 30 is also a Naval based VLS which shall have easy intergration into Turkish existing naval program.
Yes Aster-30 was also offered as Joint/Co-Production to Turkey by MBDA as stated here
But this latest news about HQ-9 means that Astra-30 has been rejected....
It is a Hot launch in VLS while HQ-9 isnt and that can be a contributing factor including many others such as costs and things i wont and don't know.
My patience has really been tested, while I tried to read through all the comments, but I end up with same conclusion.
1. People assume alot
2. People make up fairy tales inside their head
3. People insult each other even more than the two above mentioned
Turkey has been using western arms for a long time, changing all that would set us back decades. I believe that the choice of HQ-9 is interesting and like Cabatli said, it's not without a purpose. But the choice is not based on how good HQ-9 is. It's been said before and I'll repeat it for people who doesn't know, The turkish government values TOT more than the actual products, because there is a belief in Turkey that with knowledge, dedication and time, we can surpass what we've been offered. Possibly even compete globally with our products.
Atawolf pointed out about T-129 and how it was modified to suit our needs, so I think it's worth considering that he might not be wrong. We did buy a stand alone system after all.
Politically it's going to be interesting. The trouble in Syria, and possible missile attack on Turkey would be faced with the PAC-3 and HQ-9 system, and if one of them fails it's going to be a massive blow to either PAC-3 or HQ-9. HQ-9 is even more exposed because it'll be a Chinese/US system that failed to protect Turkey against missile attack.
Of course that's only if we're attacked, but think about it. I know our Pakistani brothers are quite fond of the Chinese because of the relations they have (since india has the US), but what would Pakistan think if the HQ-9 failed.
I think people should stop coming up with their speculations and stick to the facts. Failing that, just wait and see what's going to happen, it's quite interesting :)
This is an open discussion..Dont crash the party with your angry comments plz...But then this is very typical of some Turks on this forum.