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Tophatter,
There is no comparison MiG-35 isnt in the Russian Airforce; it is a paper-tiger, while Shornet E/F is proven fighter, with combat record, order books full from the USN and Australia. And they are quite cheap to in comparison with the rest of the contenters other than MiG-35. The Only way Americans can loose this and I am sure they will, is because of political strings attached to it. Indians dont enjoy being told or blackmailed into what they can do with the fighter jets they PAID for.(unlike some allies of the USA, who take handouts)
MiG-35 is a bad option, why because it is Russian. We already have PAK-FA 5th Gen Stealth Fighter Programme running with them as well as Su-30MKI and many other. It doesnt make strategic sense to have a full ruskie airforce. Indians always had a good % of Brit and French jets with them.
And Gripen is too similar to LCA.
Somehow I believe the real fight is between EuroFighter and Rafale, both EADS birds, but no doubt the best choice F/A-18 E/F, as we are looking for a strike plane.
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