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Cost of an RQ-4 Global Hawk
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:50 pm
Anyone else stunned that when factoring in development cost, that one of these drones cost the taxpayers nearly a quarter of a billion dollars?
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Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:50 pm to SpencerRob
Nope
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:52 pm to SpencerRob
Costs almost as much as a 737 MAX
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:53 pm to Cosmo
Well, it is about the size of one.
And $180 million isn't close to a quarter billion.
And $180 million isn't close to a quarter billion.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:55 pm to BuckyCheese
quote:Only 38% away from a quarter of a billion.
And $180 million isn't close to a quarter billion.
OP can't math
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:57 pm to BuckyCheese
Its closer to a quarter billion than it is to $350
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:58 pm to BuckyCheese
According to the GAO, unit cost is 222 million dollars. That’s what I was using as the basis for my statement.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 4:59 pm to BuckyCheese
quote:
Well, it is about the size of one.
nah
Posted on 6/20/19 at 5:00 pm to SpencerRob
Training for a single Recon Marine is estimated at 1MM.
No, I'm not surprised.
No, I'm not surprised.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 5:04 pm to TigerTatorTots
quote:
Only 38% away from a quarter of a billion.
OP can't math
I always give 110% as well
Posted on 6/20/19 at 5:18 pm to SpencerRob
Throw in the Citation X business jet engine.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 6:49 pm to SpencerRob
But the recurring cost (the cost to build 'one more' on the end of a production run) should be much lower.
That is the relevant number.
And yes, I am all for DJT telling Iran that if it was the action of an overzealous underling, they should pay restitution. If they aren't willing to pay for their mistake, then they own it and we will take retribution instead. And DJT can offer his personal guarantee that the restitution would be cheaper than the retribution.
That is the relevant number.
And yes, I am all for DJT telling Iran that if it was the action of an overzealous underling, they should pay restitution. If they aren't willing to pay for their mistake, then they own it and we will take retribution instead. And DJT can offer his personal guarantee that the restitution would be cheaper than the retribution.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 6:52 pm to SpencerRob
If that is out of your price range for drones I suggest starting at Wal-Mart or if you want, Amazon.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 7:00 pm to SpencerRob
Maybe we can get some of Obama’s gift back to cover the loss.
Posted on 6/20/19 at 7:32 pm to SpencerRob
Nope!
Do you know how hard it is to find people capable of designing and building these things? Blame the education system!
Do you know how hard it is to find people capable of designing and building these things? Blame the education system!
Posted on 6/20/19 at 8:34 pm to SpencerRob
The R&D cost will flatten astime goes on - shitty estimate is shitty
Posted on 6/20/19 at 9:17 pm to SpencerRob
Why the hell not at least put radar absorbing paint on the fricker?
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