Originally Posted by
spargazer
The C135 became the 707, the fans on the C5 galaxy went on to Jumbo jets, The US built civil airliners during WW2 and dumped 1000s of DC3s (C47) on the civil market afterwards,
the US has been supporting Boeing since the 1930s, its a way of life out there.
Nonsense! The C135 was, at best, a cousin to the 707. Different fuselage, engines, etc. The C-5's TF-39 engines are, at best, a predecessor to the CF-6. Designing something for the military, then using the knowledge gained to design civil aircraft isn't a subsidy. The military got value for money.
Now, don't get me started on the real subsidies thru tax breaks, Ex-Im bank loans, etc. Yes, Boeing is subsidized, but not the way you think. And Boeing's subsidies don't allow them to sell under marginal cost.