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> I think military tech has a problem that it's trying to keep out with commercial drive tech which operates on a scale that a 1000 timers larger. Military prod

> I think military tech has a problem that it's trying to keep out with commercial drive tech which operates on a scale that a 1000 timers larger. Military produces a few thousand artifacts to commercials few million artifacts. Not to excuse military contracting pork and cost padding, but this is a good point that a lot of people seem to miss. There's also the fact a military contract will be for a production run and follow on support. So they buy a thousand full units and parts/tools to fix and maintain them up front. You can't just go to Autozone and pick up a new tank tread or parts for a jet turbine.

thesuperbigfrog 6y ago
Another huge factor is the service lifetime of military equipment. There are aircraft that were designed and created in the 1970s that are still in use today. Sure, many of the components and internal systems have been modified and upgraded, but much of the original design is still there and operating. >> a military contract will be for a production run and follow on support. When "follow-on support" has to last for 50 years or more, it makes a big difference.
- Gibbon1 6y ago
  B-52 First flight: 15 April 1952; 68 years ago Introduction: February 1955 Status: In service