09.12.2014, 19:32
Sehr interessant/Lesenswert zur F35.
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Zitat:The F-35 on Final Approach
The massive strike fighter program is less than a year from initial combat readiness.
The huge, hyper-complex F-35 strike fighter program, rightfully described as the Pentagon's most expensive—and most capable—fighter aircraft project ever, is only seven months away from its most critical milestone and acid test: operational service....
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Stealthier than a Raptor
The contractors will get their money back out of the savings generated.
"Here's the part I like the best," Bogdan said. When the government and Lockheed Martin agree to a project, "I get to book that savings before it ever happens," meaning the expected cost reduction is included in the first production lot after the project is approved.....