Posted
1/13/2011 09:28:00 PM
by Douglas
The new 5th generation that we don't need to confront an enemy that couldn't possibly compete with it is
overbudget. I'm surprised, too.
The F-35 fighter jet, set to replace a large part of the US warplane fleet, has become the most expensive weapons program ever, drawing increased scrutiny at a time of tight public finances.
Following a series of cost overruns and delays, the program is now expected to cost a whopping 382 billion dollars, for 2,443 aircraft.
Wow. And $382 Billion for 2,443 planes is about $156 million each, not $92 million. And at 29,300 pounds empty, that means each plane costs about $333. . .
ounce.