F-16 vs Saab Gripen: Which Fighter Jet is Best for Philippine Defense Against China?

[@FlorianMakinano]

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 🇵🇭👍👍💪

[@PrayerWarriorPh]

fifty pcs of FA-50.. thirty pcs of Gripen... 20 pcs of KF-21... We can consider manufacturing our own F-16s in the future, but right now we need aircrafts asap to meet the threat of China.

[@pyxlxyles]

The budget bro

[@josephmariealba8483]

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

[@Ophirian-kt8ep]

Go for Gripen😊

[@educationcitystadiumclinic2709]

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.

[@CoffeBuz]

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.

[@hernangatchalian5925]

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.

[@marukudo8532]

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

[@arminjoemarblanche1948]

Gripen is better for long term

[@RossanoRuiz]

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.

[@TheDaysOfGlory]

Second hand F-16s will not be new. Most likely coming from US National Guard airgroups… prolly F-16C Block 50/55… not the F-16V Viper with Sniper Pod. At least, 12 Gripen by next year.

[@infinitechi3544]

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

[@infinitechi3544]

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

[@EduardoObando-oh8th]

Hanggang pangarap nalang .......

[@timskigonzalo4074]

Better to buy them both

[@rainnelmaclang4803]

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.

[@danieltang1680]

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

[@byron8657]

Gripen low operational cost affordable systems and parts. The F16 high operational cost unaffordable systems and parts! Go go go Gripen Saab JAS 39 for the Philippines k!

[@seekersoul3439]

Buy both.

[@romeosanga6109]

Uninterrupted Supply chain is a vital factor to consider

[@jay-nalbay7914]

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.

[@johna3142]

Gripen E costs more than F-35 and F-16V

[@benktlofgren4710]

@@johna3142 You can not only count for the acquisition, you need to count flight hours and maintenance for at least 10+ years. The F-16 will become more expensive in a year or two. The lower acquisition price is just for American salesmen bogus.

[@spider-man910]

Bit small for most countries , its almost the size of a lot of trainer aircraft .....

[@johna3142]

@@benktlofgren4710 interesting case is Czech Republic’s new fighter jet selection recently.

[@benktlofgren4710]

@@johna3142 well they going for F-35 it looks like, they have no border to Russia so makes sense in a way. That does not make an expensive old repainted F-16 a better choice. F-35 is not a question for the Philippines it's as expensive as a Gripen E but its maintenance, turnaround, and flight hours costs are insane. You need to sign mechanics service contracts with American firms and so on.

[@memodelapena2890]

F15 EX 😊

[@louilustrisimo8142]

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

[@CzettCzarron]

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.

[@luisitobanez7616]

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

[@edwinsalindong4989]

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..

[@cesarvelchez6527]

kahit wharthog lang okay na!

[@defensenews1844]

Thanks for your comment

[@Kpdhfytgfkfg]

F16 💪🇺🇸🇵🇭💪

[@eduardoquirino8131]

ASAP Saab Gripen 12 units +2 (because it is already partially built), FA-50 PH upgraded 12 units (can be built fast) , F-16 one squadron.

[@Abdul_hanif123]

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

[@jasonchia2352]

suggest F15 and F35

[@benktlofgren4710]

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.

[@edwinsalindong4989]

Agr😮ee..The weapon system alone that is included is already a winner.. It has many sensor system that you cannot find in F-16 even the latest version.. The Canard, Flat Panel Display, MAW, Internal Jammer for Electronic Attack and Supercruise ability are all the essential component that you cannot found in F-16..

[@benktlofgren4710]

@@edwinsalindong4989 correct and on top of it F-16 is designed for US style of warfare and supply chains. None of that fits the Phillipines while the Gripen checks all boxes. The Philippines needs a jet that can act as a deterrent to prevent attacks in the first place, and defend the Philippines if the worst happens, and do as much damage as possible until foreign aid arrives.

[@defensenews1844]

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[@benktlofgren4710]

@@defensenews1844 also no mention of Meteor and RBS 15 Mk4 Gungnir, named after Odin spear that never misses and is so well balanced so anyone can throw it :) When I think of it SAAB produces most of the things the Philippines needs, Subs, Jets, Ships, small, Assault boats, Torpedos, Anti-ship Missiles, and a lot more. All designed to defend a huge archipilago that contains even more islands than in the Philippines. As a Swede, i hope we strengthen the connection between our nations even more. If you want tech transfer and a chance to have some produced at home, SAAB is who you want to deal with.

[@rolandjosef7961]

F-16V

[@TonyChua-y3q]

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

[@lancegallego1862]

Why not both?

[@danieljuanson5502]

F-16

[@infinitechi3544]

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

[@spider-man910]

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 ...

[@Munchkinz11]

The maintenance though compared to the Gripen which just needs few personnel to maintain.

[@chillxxx241]

I’m not sure if the can afford the newest variant of F-16. Not many militaries would pick the Gripen. Very few operated by just Brazil, South Africa, Czech Republic, Thailand and Hungary. Seems to be more of a “stop gap”. Thailand now uses more F-16s. Brazil is in negotiations to purchase 24 F-16s. Czechia is upgrading to the F-35. Hungary would like F-16s, but can’t afford them. South Africa really no longer has an Air Force.

[@johna3142]

@@Munchkinz11 maintenance and support will not be a problem since there are a lot of third parties which can supply spare parts or can do MRO services of F-16s. Also the current existing EDCA provisions, VFA and JUSMAG where US sourced hardwares owned by PH have advantages in sustainment.

[@johna3142]

@@chillxxx241 Thailand and Hungary are leaning towards a Gripen E buy. And Brazil, they are studying to buy used F-16 since their soon to be retired AMX jets need replacement and producing more batches of Gripen E takes a while and costs more.

[@chillxxx241]

@@johna3142 Wasn’t aware of this news. It also seems they are still looking to send Gripens to Ukraine in the future too.

[@alesh2275]

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 ..

[@JuanitoCabanit]

The Philippines will buy both

[@divinavergara1432]

Both of them. EMV777

[@randygloria1037]

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.

[@MrYoda1972]

ang tagal na nilang pinag-iisipan, panahon pa ni Digong, wala pa ring napili? F16 at SAAB Gripen lang naman, hindi limang fighter jet ang pipiliin. walang nang mangyayari dyan. matatapos nalang ang term ni PBBM wala paring mapili.

[@jbats0428]

I agree. Same information over and over again.

[@richiecabale3829]

Ay nko ang budget nakuha na sa eleksyun ngayung 25, wala mg aasahan..

[@RalphPeligrino-mm3gr]

Another botbot

[@RalphPeligrino-mm3gr]

Another botbot

[@spider-man910]

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 ...

[@berniemorales9072]

Pwede naman drop tank

[@สัญพงษ์สุวพิศ-ฉ5ช]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@GenXmind-d8b]

1unit F16 = 1,000 figthing drones.

[@WilfredoMarin-w1k]

get them both pra lalong mlkas

[@PrayerWarriorPh]

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.

[@defensenews1844]

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[@kornkernel2232]

If Japan can export them and if they offer cheaper deal with support and weapons for it, then maybe yeah. F-2 is basically larger and bit more capable F-16. I believe Philippines needs at least huge numbers of fighters on its arsenal. Fewer fighters even if they are 5th Gens won't cut it. Speaking of 5th Gen, maybe Philippines just skip it and wait for future 6th Gen, maybe there will be some cheaper 6th Gen from other allied countries. PH just only need few of those to compliment existing 4.5 Gen fighters

[@TheBongReyes]

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.

[@TheDaysOfGlory]

Gripens can be here by 2025. Gripen C MS20 versions could easily protect PHL EEZ. These are already Sukoi killers. Gripens E would just dominate the skies, super cruising with each fighter carrying 7 Meteor missiles. HANDS DOWN.

[@carlosbaluyot6025]

Hey guys, its been a long time to choose what is best for the PAF. War is just around the corner. Make up your mind. For the meantime, why not procure 12 F16 and 12 Jas Gripen as a deterrent to our enemies. Air force is lagging behind in comparison with the PN & CG. Hurry up guys, decide ASAP.

[@alvinsangutan6266]

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

[@leon-z6r]

F16 latest version 12 units

[@gabriel78817]

F16

[@prafullamohantakumar8941]

Gripen is a best fighter jet than F16

[@rab3492]

Depende yan magkano maipasok sa bulsa...

[@regorflora7915]

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.

[@ryanreclozado5072]

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

[@Psalm_96_2_KJV]

Hindi po sila pwede bumili ng parehas. dapat 1 lang ang piliin nilang multirole para pareparehas at hindi malito ang mga sundalo sa paggamit.

[@genendrasanaga2146]

If i have the power to choose i will go to A10 warthog 100 units is enoght ro be strong

[@wenwensr.8718]

BUY NOW!

[@JuanitoCabanit]

The Philippines will buy both so there is no competition.

[@johna3142]

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

[@defensenews1844]

Thanks for your comment

[@jpinas8244]

Mas importante pa din precision missile at lakas ng missile f16

[@TonyChua-y3q]

I think F-16 much better already tested in middle east war we ha hope by 2025 even 16 units first batch to help FA-50 for patrolling in WPS.

[@misterbig9025]

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

[@TonyChua-y3q]

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

[@senioritovictorioofficial4317]

SAAB Gripen E is good

[@defensenews1844]

Thanks for your comment

[@sh1nyarm0r]

F-35

[@rumjundelgado7822]

2trillion defense budget this year..

[@Anonymous-v7r9j]

Sa panaginip mo lng yan naniwala kpa😂😂😂

[@efrenplaza]

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.

[@johnvball9]

F-16…because the proven aircraft.

[@nitinat8181]

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

[@bennuredjedi]

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

[@defensenews1844]

Thanks for your comment

[@quazars236]

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

[@HuwagSalangin]

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

[@yousteady]

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

[@Mudbakit]

Why not buy F35 instead

[@MilagrosCaguin]

F50 din kz Lockheed Martin din yn

[@sergegenobaten4418]

Hahay until now wala pa tayong mrf

[@mikhelmartires4755]

Para sa akin GRIPEN... KNG ANO ANG KAYA NG BUDGET DON DAPAT MAG FOCUS NG MAGKAROON AGAD TYO DI UNG PURO ISIP ISIP WALA NMANG SAPAT NA BUDGET KAYA HANGGANG NGAYON WALA PA TYON MRF JETS 😭😭😭😭

[@marukudo8532]

F2 ng Japan.

[@ireneclark745]

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

[@MilagrosCaguin]

Na sa piloto yn

[@jhingabrigo6974]

Tora-tora nalang, hahahaha😂

[@byron8657]

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

[@BasilLeaf-o4c]

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.

[@michaelcalderon1405]

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

[@gilbertvoy6422]

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

[@Yannickille]

Rafale is the best😂😂😂

[@avionicsmanteddy]

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

[@meleciolagradante67]

KHIT SAAN DYAN SDALAWA BASTA MERUN LNG TAYONG MRF BASTA MARAMI LNG..OK?

[@gerardoavila2141]

F-16