Fighter Jet Fight Club: Gripen NG vs. Super Hornet!
I will be honest... I have been dreading this installment of Fighter Jet Fight Club. I tend to root for the underdog in any competition, but what happens when underdogs have to compete against each other? Both of these aircraft have a 0-2 record for FJFC, yet both are clearly crowd favorites in the comment section. Our contestants today are two of the biggest value propositions in the fighter world today. Both are "modernized" versions of aircraft that have been flying since the 80s. Neither make promises of being the most dominant force in the skies, but they do promise a "90%" solution at "50%" of the cost. Most importantly, both aircraft are "tried and true" designs that have provided years of faithful service. Despite this, they are often overlooked in favor of newer, flashier aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II. Which aircraft will see redemption here today? Just remember the rules . Air-to-Ground: Infiltration/Pe...