Tossing this out there.

Correction one trillions is a loose, kinda inflation adjusted guestimate based on outdated assumptions of the cost and activities of the F-35 program where program length is from start date to the year 2065.

The B-21 Dutch Oven

Thats easy.

The cost on the Super Hornets surprised me as well but this is the case where that’s just simply the number. The situation with the line almost shutting down may have an impact on the price...I’m not sure yet (I have a busy weekend ahead). However, Hornet is mature program. While units produced can work miracles on…

I’m going to apply the same standards that a lot of these writers use when they comment on the F-35 program.

Instead of directly replying your posts, I would suggest you look at recent information about the F-35 from a variety of sources, including official sources and appropriations request.the web is filled with outdated misleading info. If you were to apply the same standards to lets say Super Hornet of that Winslow…

Simple response - Flyaway cost = $85 million in 2018, $80 million in 2019 and then it will settle there. The target is 5th gen fighter for 4th gen cost and they are hitting the mark.

Overpriced.

Tell McCain that the B-21 will be stationed at Davis Monthan. Watch him switch to the B-21's best friend

As far as radar is concerned, F-15's are around 1/4 B-52's. B-52's is about 1/4 Statue of Liberty. A B1 holy fricken surprisingly huge b is 4/10ths the size of a F-15.

Can’t wait for the first one to be abandonned in a Dubai parking lot when the next “exclusive penis extender teenager wish list car” comes up.

From a distance the configuration of tailess + angles they are using look similar. That “basic” configuration is simply an excellent way to deal with radar. There are going to be lots of subtle changes here as you get closer that will show improvements over the B-2 when it comes shapes\angles impacting RCS. This is…

The f15e and f16 have been training for the mission and performing the bulk of the work for several years now.

Alternative.

F-16, F-15E, B-1b, B-52, AC-130, AH-64's, AH-1's, drones and soon to be F-35. Marines used AV8bs’s. UK used Harriers. Soon they’ll be using F-35b. Canada has Hornets

http://www.airforcetimes.com/story/military…

http://aviationweek.com/defense/usaf-e…

The a10 is not being killed for poltical reasons. It’s been kept around because if political reasons. Specifically 2 legislators out of Arizona trying to keep a base that contributtes 1.5 billion to the local economy.

Smoke no more. Fulcrum with modern engines