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Hi Marauder, as I noted above, the 'electronics' package description isn't provided:it's undefined. But what Thompson is getting are probably among the components that Sweetman describes in his so-called 'rebuttal': targeting pods and ALQ-214 jamming systems that the Superbug must carry to come closer to the F-35's inherent weapon system targeting and EW capability. Those 'add-ons' necessary for the F-18 that not only cost money in themselves but take up space on store stations, add drag, reduce range, and impact maneuverbility. In the total scheme of the comparison, it's a few million dollars a copy that doesn't get booked against the F-18 that is built into and thus booked in costs on the F-35. Accounting for those dollars makes more of an apple and apple comparison possible, but not necessary to show Sweetman is full of it.
Jan 26, 2014, 9:05:01 PM
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