Originally Posted by
Jackonicko
If binning 66 JSFs saves £9 Bn, they're costing £136 Bn each, unit programme cost. That's some affordable fighter!
A cynic might suggest that the total bill and unit cost is a variable depending on whether you want it to be affordable or unaffordable.
If you really want something then you will move all the bolt-on items on to someone elses budget - ground equipment if is can be used for something else - works services for sqns etc etc.
If you want to prove it unaffordable then you include the flying clothing, kettle, carpets, curtains and fittings.
What would you really get for your £9bn? 66 jets or 66 jets and . . .