i quote here the english television station # 1 :
Last Updated: Sunday, 16 May, 2004, 15:57 GMT 16:57 UK
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Jets are 'too heavy to take off'
The Joint Strike Fighters are due to come into service in eight years time
Defence chiefs have admitted "concern" over a £5bn order for fighter jets that have turned out to be too heavy to take off from warships.
The US Joint Strike Fighters are due to replace Britain's ageing Harrier fleet.
The jets, which cost about £35m each, are said to be 3,300lbs (1,500kg) overweight.
The MoD said the plane's engine was heavier than envisaged, but said "problems like this occur in the early stages of complex programmes".
so you too must have received this english broadcasting news ? no ???
have the english airforce hq never got any knowledge of pre-planning and final planning ??
how can the english act strategic if they make such
deals ??
don't ask me but i for sur will not swimm the english channel
news.bbc.co.uk...
[Edited on 18-5-2004 by NOGODSINTHEUNIVERSE]