Also, the aircraft unit price has increased from €110 million at 1998 values to a currently estimated €145 million. This price tag is 31 percent higher than originally budgeted for and EADS has demanded further price increases. €5 billion have already been paid by the countries financing this program.
In which case, as a result of UK/EU and UK/USD exchange rates, C-17 is now cheaper than A400m.
Its a no brainer.
More C-17s it is then.