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There are probably very few parts on that plane that are cheaper than 400k.
by damon_c 12y ago
There are probably very few parts on that plane that are cheaper than 400k.
- tdicola 12y agoThe pilot. I doubt fighter pilots make $400k/year. Maybe they need to ask for a raise...
- 6d0debc071 12y agoHmm, people are often more expensive than what you pay them. That's even true on civy-street, where you don't usually pay as large a propaganda costs when their employment is terminated.
- rurounijones 12y agoTraining a US fighter pilot costs 7 figures last I heard so they cost that to purchase, never mind maintenance fees :p
- ckib16 12y agoCorrect. The U.S. has many retention programs to try to keep pilots serving past their initial military commitments. There is a lot of money invested into them.
- Tloewald 12y agoPilots have been the most valuable component since WWI. The U.S. recognition of this and emphasis on rescuing downed pilots in the Pacific was a decisive advantage.