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Definitely true - but what is that in the context of a ~$100m c-130? 1-3%, not nothing, but you probably gain more with engine upgrade programs, adding blended

• JumpCrisscross 3y ago
  > what is that in the context of a ~$100m c-130? 1-3% For the C-130, I’d guess 10%+ on operating costs based mostly on increased utilisation. For a new vehicle, support and redundancy alone should yield 10%+. Doubling or tripling production, based simply on better amortisation of development costs, zero learning curve assumed, another 20%+. Then add on reduced operating costs due to lack of pilot training and pay as well as higher utilisation.