Originally Posted by
George K Lee
Not sure why some people are getting so upset about a graphic portraying potential developments.
Exactly! It might be different if the program had a two-decade history of inflated claims and optimistic predictions, but we all know that's not the case.
Could be worse:
1983 - Aircraft* development begins.
1994 - Aircraft first flight.
2007 - RAF takes delivery of first aircraft.
2017 - Aircraft achieves integration of MBDA Meteor Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missile.
*
Eurofighter Typhoon. Other expensive jet fighters with protracted development programmes are available.