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The F-35 is actually an extremely affordable 5th generation fighter aircraft. It is cheaper per unit then some 4th generation aircraft now.
by XorNot 2y ago
The F-35 is actually an extremely affordable 5th generation fighter aircraft.
It is cheaper per unit then some 4th generation aircraft now.
- michaelt 2y agoYes, the F-35 costs just $34,000 per flight hour. That's much cheaper than, say, Pat Gelsinger whose total comp was $86,000 per hour in 2021.
- etempleton 2y agoNot to mention from the US Govt perspective it keeps thousands of people employed in well paying jobs and extends domestic expertise and capabilities.