Posted
1/31/2005 05:52:00 PM
by Douglas
More on the presidential helicopter deal. Guess what? The Senator from Connecticut, home state of Sikorsky, isn't
happy."It looks like the U.S. Navy just shot down an American helicopter," said Rep. Rob Simmons, R-Conn. "This deal results in a net loss of American jobs. We're going to over this with a fine-toothed comb."
DeLauro added, "'Made in America' should mean something. The Defense Department has some explaining to do."
The $6.1 billion program includes $2.5 billion for development and $3.6 billion to buy the aircraft. Lockheed will receive an initial installment of $1.6 billion.
Again, is there some reason they need $2.5
Billion in
development for an aircraft that's been flying for the last 18 years? And if so, how the hell can they justify spending $6.1 Billion on 23 helicopters? Does $265 Million per helicopter sound right to anyone?