>>29589309
because US lapdogs will buy what the US says they'll buy and they'll like it.

because sometimes they work alongside American s so it's probably benificial to be able to use the same shit

>>29589320
>>29589309
Interoperability. The US has a lot of carriers. Want to jump on the party bus? Cool, there happens to be a carrier with the logistics to support you.

That is partially why.

>>29589411
So what you're saying is that the US doesn't really want its "allies" to have any actual military power so it gives them equipment that is useful without the US?

>>29589378
>it is literally impossible to talk to someone else unless they are in the same exact make and model of vehicle as you

>>29589411
>land-bound bases are not a thing
>there aren't soldier exchange programs so new zealand pilots can operate american planes and vice-versa
>implying it's useful to even do that when the US has enough planes for its own carriers anyway

~shills~

Which countries are doing this?

>>29589494
None.
Only UK is buying the B, and they have VTOL carriers.

>>29589441
>what is parts availability
>what is logistics and maintenance

You fucking idiot. You insufferable fucking moron. Has anyone ever told you were a fool? A dipshit? A senseless dunderbate? Begone, you disgusting rabble, burden us no longer with your fetid tripe.

>>29589309
Which countries are you talking about?

I seriously hope you're not talking about countries that plan on purchasing the F-35...

Why the fuck are people so stupid?

Israel wants to build VTOL hangers into the sides of mountains.