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To: Mongo2116 who wrote (921379)	2/15/2016 12:19:56 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574625

How much is vet healthcare for the 'entire project'?

To: Mongo2116 who wrote (921379)	2/15/2016 12:22:36 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574625

That is just development. The total program is estimated to cost $1.5 trillion. For a plane that isn't as fast as its competitors. Can't out-dogfight its competitors. Has a very short range. Can only engage a couple of opponents before its stores are expended. Would kill a fair percentage of pilots who try to eject. Which still doesn't have much of the functionality it was supposed to. The list of short-comings is very long. Ironically, if they get the electronics to work, it could be a great scout plane. Ironic because it is supposed to be a Swiss Army knife of a plane instead of a one hit wonder.