Originally Posted by
golder
The F-35 is built in many states and nations. It isn't the reason the EF is expensive. Rafale in built in one and is expensive.
Both F35 and Rafale only have one final production build line. EF has 4, which I do know adds to the unit cost. Duplication of expensive resources.
However, I was not suggesting that it is the only reason why it is so expensive. Just one of them.
An example is that when bidding for an export sale, all 4 nations have to work on their own supply and support costs individually, then submit them to EF who coordinate the final submission.
Very much doubt that is the case for Rafale for example.
F35 price is a function of the large number of units produced.