Originally Posted by
CRAN
Or materials cost are not significant in the overall cost breakdown...
Why not go and look up the cost per kg of typical aerospace materials multiply it by 850kg and see what number you get...
Supply issues and inflation affect everything from the workforce to manufacturing equipment.
I don't agree with the notion that materials are not a significant cost component of manufacturing an aircraft.
Anyone who has ever attempted a build-your-own can attest to that.
You may have a point on a $4M aircraft, something at this price point will have a higher relative cost %.