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Chuck Mayer · 04-22-2008, 12:59 PM

I recognize that it was a proof of concept. I also know a B-2 is half the cost of a nuclear powered attack submarine, which has a much longer loiter time, much greater weapon capacity, a broader sensor suite, and lasts a lot longer. And it actually can't be found

And trust me...the Pentagon can absolutely put a price tag on aircrews

They do it all the time.

I was expecting more years out of the 117. That's not a long lifespan for that kind of dough. That's my point.

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Chuck Mayer Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 01:18 PM Local Date: 10-13-2008 Posts: 7,674	Re: Fare thee well Nighthawk, we hardly knew ye I recognize that it was a proof of concept. I also know a B-2 is half the cost of a nuclear powered attack submarine, which has a much longer loiter time, much greater weapon capacity, a broader sensor suite, and lasts a lot longer. And it actually can't be found And trust me...the Pentagon can absolutely put a price tag on aircrews They do it all the time. I was expecting more years out of the 117. That's not a long lifespan for that kind of dough. That's my point.