The results are conclusive: a solid majority of Norwegians absolutely, positively believe that they have no idea what the poller is talking about!
Officially, the results are: Gripen-37%, Joint Strike Fighter-18%, Don't Know-45%.
I do not consider this a lack of awareness. Rather, I see it as an honest acknowledgment of understandable ignorance on a peripheral issue.
on November 14, 2008 6:01 PM | Reply
What, no option for new F-16s to replace the old ones? I demand a recount.
on November 15, 2008 7:57 AM | Reply
Right here would be a good place for a link to one of the famous high-AoA crash videos highlighting the Gripen's Dutch-roll or control system saturation tendencies. (end snark)
Seriously, by now the Gripen is probably a great 4th gen design: high performance and very supportable from what I've seen. Which makes it a very high-quality target for LO fifth-gen systems.
on November 18, 2008 12:33 PM | Reply
The debate in Norway focuses on the issue, whether neutral Sweden will supply Norway with spare parts in case of a conflict. Furthermore it is amazing what people read in outcomes of surveys.