Posted on Dec 17, 2022
Chinese fighter jets’ South America hopes grounded by Argentina U-turn
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Yes, the deal fell through. While the United States and our paid off President Biden considers Global warming, I mean climate change, I mean climate emergency LOL as the biggest existential threat to the USA and the world, China continues to try to sell its Hardware and send our allies to their service schools so they can improve their stance worldwide as part of the Silk Road initiative.
Interesting that Argentina still has to worry about jet aircraft using critical British parts. The UK still has an embargo on certain export items to Argentina.
Interesting that Argentina still has to worry about jet aircraft using critical British parts. The UK still has an embargo on certain export items to Argentina.
Chinese fighter jets’ South America hopes grounded by Argentina U-turn
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Buenos Aires
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International Trade
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They make look pretty, but when you look under the hood, not very much quality. It is made in China afterall.
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SSgt (Join to see) and get shot down replacing the A-10.
How Much Does an A-10 "Warthog" Cost?
"The A-10 was built to be inexpensive and take a lot of damage. Because of this, the Air Force knew parts had to be easily obtainable. The result of that kind of engineering made for a plane that cost $1.4 million per unit in 1970 (just under $10.1 million today). That may not sound cheap, but compared to other aircraft with close-air support capabilities, like the F-35 Lightning II ($101 million) or F-15EX Eagle II ($87.7 million), it seems more like a bargain.
In terms of cost per hour of flying time, the Warthog seems even cheaper. Flying an A-10 for an hour costs taxpayers a mere $19,000 while the F-35 costs $44,000 per flight hour. The A-10, of course, isn't designed for stealth or air superiority, so it is also more susceptible to incoming enemy aircraft."
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How Much Does an A-10 "Warthog" Cost?
"The A-10 was built to be inexpensive and take a lot of damage. Because of this, the Air Force knew parts had to be easily obtainable. The result of that kind of engineering made for a plane that cost $1.4 million per unit in 1970 (just under $10.1 million today). That may not sound cheap, but compared to other aircraft with close-air support capabilities, like the F-35 Lightning II ($101 million) or F-15EX Eagle II ($87.7 million), it seems more like a bargain.
In terms of cost per hour of flying time, the Warthog seems even cheaper. Flying an A-10 for an hour costs taxpayers a mere $19,000 while the F-35 costs $44,000 per flight hour. The A-10, of course, isn't designed for stealth or air superiority, so it is also more susceptible to incoming enemy aircraft."
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SSgt (Join to see) I wasn't one who grew up wanting to fly but when fate brought me to that occupation l learned go LOVE it too.
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