Originally Posted by
melmothtw
Precisely the logic that persuaded the MoD that we need half as many A400Ms as they are 'twice as capable' as the C-130.
Of course - it's the same logic that has seen a steady decrease in submarines, surface escorts, Marine Recce, fighters, tanks..... eventually it leads to Augustine's famous Law XVI:- In the year 2054, the entire defense budget will purchase just one aircraft. This aircraft will have to be shared by the Air Force and Navy 3-1/2 days each per week except for leap year, when it will be made available to the Marines for the extra day.