India Extends Bid Deadline for New Fighter

[+BUFF]

http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=339...c=ASI&s=TOP

[+EricJ]

It to me seems strange that the Indians are looking for something else in the first place. You figure once you get your hands on a Su-30MKI, nothing else compares, unless of course it's just an alternative, or the MKI is slightly more expensive to maintain? Or just not technically advanced?

[+JediMaster]

It's a big, heavy, expensive plane. You don't replace MiG-21s with Su-30s. They want something smaller and cheaper for that role. Of course, if it's not cheaper, it better be a lot more capable. The Su-30 is capable, but it's still not a "next gen" plane. The Typhoon, F-22, F-35, and Super Hornet are all more modern. The Gripen is probably on par.