Originally Posted by LowObservable
In both cases (B&C), the Adv Super Hornet is the classic example of an 80 per cent solution at a fraction of the cost.
The Super Hornet is around $85m, the F-35a around $125m in LIRP. Once production numbers start being built in 2017 the F-35 will probably cost the same as a SH. Possibly less, as its only one engine.
Some fraction - for a 80% 'solution'. What is a 80% solution, BTW, 20% dead?