Tough Choice: Which Fighter Jet is Best for the Philippines Against China? F-16 or JAS Gripen? 

Ok..buy Grifpen and F-16 the two half of them...Go...go...we need badly MRF fighters jet indeed to booster our air defense.. Mabuhay Philippines 🇵🇭👍👍💪

Philippines faces the same issues as the Thai Airforce. Either Gripen C/D or F-16 Block 50. (Though Thailand's situation is Gripen E vs. F-16 Block 70). It's a tough choice. Gripen make sense economically for small countries with less Defense budgets than United States. On the other hand, there's GEOPOLITICS at play. As for the Thai case, there's still 3 squadrons of old F-16's waiting to be decommissioned. SO who ever wins the first round ensures that they'll be selected for the entire 2 remaining squadrons. Fleet diversification is highly unlikely as it increases operational costs long term. Thai major point of tender is Offset policy. Probably the make or break point actually. The datalink is also the big issue. According to the Airforce's preliminary evaluation between F-16 block70 and Gripen E, 10 criteria points of comparison were used. With the Gripen E beating 9/10 total criteria. The Gripen has a better radar, Infrared sensors, more advanced avionics for the pilots, the ability to use METEOR, dispersed deployment on upcountry roads, cheaper to operate, 10min of turnaround with only 5 crew, Datalink and electronic warfare jamming suite all inside the airframe. In many ways, I think the public sentiment in Thailand feels the Gripen E is like the lower budget F35 that Thailand first wanted but was denied by USAF. Overall, I think the Airforce believes the Gripen E stands a better chance at survival in the battlefield than the F-16b70 despite having less aero-performance. As a system, it's a more complete choice. However, the biggest issue is the need for Earieye radar support aircraft to fly in a mission. This is a huge downside. Gripen E costs $85M, F-16b70 is $80M. But like I said, it's not a done deal. Because theres the OFFSET policy that each manufacturer still have to answer to. Soon. We will hear of that. Hope the Philippines decides what's best for Philippines. Combat readiness is the most important issue here. No point to have expensive jets when you can't afford to put them up in the air for training. You need the jets to fly so it's always ready to defend. The same issue is for Thailand. Eventhough the defense budget of Thailand is higher than the Philippines, the same issue exists nonetheless. Flight cost per hour is a Huge deciding factor.

only in the philippines suffer budget constraints and defense but in terms of money and corrupt it's easy on their pocket, but i understand our government and military that our capability to aquire new technological weaponry must be upgraded and eradicate the corrupts in the government, I am confident to the latest administration that he will do his best to achieve the goals of the country (philippines) to boost the moral of our soldier, improve the economy and prevent unemployment in the country, prevent corruption, and utilizing the tax budget of the country for the filipino people etc.

I believe the Japanese made multi-role fighters are the best ones to buy.. perhaps the Mitsubishi F-2 right now are cheaper than the Korean made T-50. Also the F-X will be coming soon? We can now acquire F-2 multi-role fighters since Ph signed a defense pact with Japan a few days ago.

Gripen E Jas39 are more wise choice and lower maintenance with advance sensor and more leathal weaponry that F16 are too expensive for the Phillippines.

Upgraded F-16 is also best for PH, or half n Half as well as for Griffin..❤️🇵🇭

The best choice for urgency's sake is 2nd-hand hand F16. Quick delivery and quick defense and at least 24 units for the country.

Ang Magandang Tanong Dyan ay kung may balak bang bumili ang pilipinas.kasi ang tagal na nyan.kahit isa wala man lang nabili.paulit ulit na Lang Balita nakaka umay na.

Gripen less maintenance, can operate in rough runways can be refueled and re arm by only 5 person. Cheaper acquisition cost with enough sensors for quick react and detection. NATO operable.. There's no need for expensive f16. Philippines need more numbers of active jet not to pour in all the budget for few jet.

Can The Philippines afford any of them? Has it considered Indian HAL Tejas?

Better to buy them both

1unit F16 = 1,000 figthing drones.

F-16 is from a 1970s obsolescent design. It may have good performance now, but it can no longer take next generation weapons upgrades in the next ten to twenty years. Our potential opponents' new crop of fighters with new generation of missiles and sensors can outclass the F-16s now. We are better off looking at newly designed models like JAS-39, FA-50, HAL Tejas, etc... and future ones like KAI KF-21 Boramei and Saab-Boeing's fighter variant of the T-7 Red Hawk.

I’d say the Eurofighter with the latest update is the optimal choice.

Uninterrupted Supply chain is a vital factor to consider

No doubt, the F16 is a very excellent fighter. However, the Gripen offers the best value-for-money as it has the lowest through-life cost (Program Unit Cost) and Operating Unit Cost. Hence, the Gripen is the more flexible aircraft to own and operate.

MRF will come down to the feedback given by Filipino pilots, value, reliability, features, financing, post sale support, and reputation/combat history. Having said this.. the F16 is the obvious choice as Japan, Singapore, Korea, Indonesia have incorporated the F16 variants into their military.. that should tell you something.. its like shopping for a car and you have a choice between toyota or saab.

The Philippine Government should support local manufacturers by assembling any fighter jets purchased or acquired overseas, whether F-16, F-15 -USA, Grippen -Sweden even SU-30 Russia-fighter jets?Philippine Executive,Philippine Senate and Philippines Congress needs to make a provision that procure, purchase jets needs to be assembled in the Philippines for Job creation and cost effectiveness in maintenance training and cost, two Jet engines at-least and one-two cockpit configuration. Peace

Gripen E- if you want "low cost" to operate, BVR, EW advantage F-16- if you want logistics, user base and quantity advantage

Good point. However, Gripen less cost to operate is far more better so that our pilots can train more.

Gripen-E ang pinaka-matindi sa lahat..Dun pa lang sa Cockpit na Flat Panel display ay malaking advantage na para maging madali ang trabaho ng Piloto..Kung pag usapan naman ang Sensor system ay lamang na lamang ang Gripen para ma-detect agad ang kalaban kahit malayo posisyon.. Kahit walang GPS ay alam ng Gripen kung saan ang posisyon nya...Ang pinaka-maganda ay meron malakas na Internal Jammer ang Gripen para lituhin ang kalaban at hindi sya ma-detect nito..

Sweden is in the middle of its own Gripen upgrade and, from what I know, doesn’t really have the capacity to ramp up its Gripen production for other markets ..

F-16 is not on par with Gripen E, anyone who claims so is a US fanboy. Also, to have an effective jet, you need a well-trained Pilot who knows the plane in and out. The maintenance and flight hour costs are extreme on the F-16 side, F-16 does nothing good if you can not afford to have the personnel trained in a top-notch manner. I do not even have to mention the bonus of dispersed usage of the Gripen, it is already clear what the winner is.

This has become pretty comically. It seems every 2-3 months the Philippines finds ways not to make a decision. I really think the Philippines will never decide on either the Gripen or the F-16. And, eventually, will settle on more upgraded FA-50s. It’s really not that hard of a choice. Either the Gripen or the F-16 will be a significant upgrade to their Air Force. I’ve seen comments for months… “The right price…” Well, both are similar in cost. Gripen is cheaper to maintain. F-16 is more numerous and have a large worldwide stockpile of parts. If the Philippines wants to bargain shop then just buy more FA-50s from South Korea. They’ll be able to achieve 70-75% the capabilities provided by the Gripen or the F-16. Better than what they’ve had before.

F 16 far more superior , the latest block variant has a whole host of upgrades from all weather radar to advanced avionics ...to the latest air to air missiles ...

Just to please the US, PAF should consider purchasing 1 Squadron of F16, the rest is Gripen EF variants or 2 Squadrons of FA 50's with upgraded version

best agains china is not a fighter plane nor more warships. we simply cannot compete against china, they will always have more. Mpapagastos lang tayo dyan. what we need is a small tactical nuclear missiles. mas low maintenance, at requires less manpower compare sa eroplano at barko, at higit sa lahat kamak na mas epektibong deterence laban sa china. A nuclear arm PH will gain china's respect.

Buy both.

The Philippines will buy both

Gripen is more suitable to Philippines as an archipelago. The planes can easily be distributed all over the country.

suggest F15 and F35

RP government should get 20 jets whether Grippen vs F-16 request the variant with larger wing span than regular F-16 wings with provisions on transfer of maintenance technology. Get a high end 30 drones size of MQ-1 or latest model drones with dual use for the coast guard and military requirements from different branches of the DND) with variant that can carry missiles and bombs, also capable in electronic warfare jammers or communications intrusion. Peace

Why don't we bought 12 units of F-16 and 14 units of Griffen which Sweden offered as last year.

Go for Gripen😊

Dapat bumili na may budget na ata pra sa PAF. Yaan Air force Ang ist line of defense nation second Ang PN.. kaya importante na bumili na as soon as possible. PAF

Gripens disadvantage is it's range and ceiling height , its powerplant is 1/3 rd less that of its rival ...weight to thrust ratio is a disadvantage. .... compared to. F 16 ...

Buy a dozen F16 and a dozen Gripen E and that's it ! 😊

JAS Gripen E, is cheaper to operate and has more time to patrol in the air. Less crew and less runway to operate.

The Philippines will buy both so there is no competition.

I believe that in the end the Philippines will definitely be forced by the Americans to buy the F16.

Why not both?

When we, US tax payers, give Philippines $500 million to help upgrade their military capability, it's prudent to reciprocate by buying US made and also for interoperability with US aircrafts and ease of implementing future upgrades. Utang na loob na nga babayaran mo ng pagbili ng iba. Hindi naman ugali ng Filipino yun.

F15 EX 😊

Gripen is better for long term

Forget that F-16 or Grippen buy a modern version of mig-29 with caveat that mig-29 (50) order will need to be manufactured in the Philippines with a transfer of technology as of now, Lockheed and SAAB will not transfer the technology of F-16 or Grippen even purchasing 60 fighter jets the USA also purchase mig-29, as an archipelagic country it requires a twin engine jet fighters with one and two seater configuration. The Philippine need to follow Taiwan they designed and built their own version of F-16. Peace

Depende yan magkano maipasok sa bulsa...

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Why not buy F35 instead

BUY NOW!

Both of them. EMV777

The F2 or Tejas Mk1A or the KA50 upgraded single seat variant

F16 latest version 12 units

F-16V

Warthog only you can afford

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mas maganda yung pinaglumaan at araw araw maghingi ka ng code para makapag paandar.. puppet is life!

Gripen more relevant it can landing at hiway Luzon and Mindanao Island

Gripen is a best fighter jet than F16

Bilhin na yong dalawa grepen f16 tag 1sguadron para malakas pang depensa sa west ph sea

SAAB Gripen E is good

F-16…because the proven aircraft.

KF - 21 no maentenance less expensive, deadly and Sophisticated only for philippines

2trillion defense budget this year..

Go get the F16 and then upgrade to KF-21 next.

after US gave 500M usd, you have no options 😅

F-35

F50 din kz Lockheed Martin din yn

get them both pra lalong mlkas

Hahay until now wala pa tayong mrf

😂😂😂😂😂yung mga nag cocomments akala mo meron talagang maraming alam sa mga uri ng fighter jets😂😂😂😂

Na sa piloto yn

Gripen E is more expensive than F16 blk 50/70 . F16 is more proven fighter jets than gripen jets.so please pick f16.

Philippines is undergoing a famine at the moment many are starving. I think the Philippines can better spend tax payers money on feeding the people than on weapons.

Rafale is the best😂😂😂

F2 ng Japan.

Yah F16 high cost high maintenance JAS Gripen 39E low cost easy low maintenance k!

Tora-tora nalang, hahahaha😂

Habang corruption Hindi makakabili

Gripen, F16 현명한 선택으로 좋은 전투기 구입하길 바랍니다.

Both aircraft will not sale to Phil. 3 president have negociate nothing has come on story for vlogging 😂😂😂😂

Kanino gagamitin yan, wala naman airforce ang NPA ? 😁😅🤣😂

F-16

F-16