Wednesday, December 12, 2012

See? Norway was right, Fantino out to lunch.

original post April 12, 2012

Fantino: Don't compare Norway, Canada's F-35 costs



F-35A base aircraft price

Norway's price:  $770 million

Canada's price:   $249.99 million

+ Canadian optional requirements:
  • undercarriage
  • tires for undercarriage
  • hydraulics to raise and lower undercarriage
  • hubcaps
  • ejector seat
  • A/C
  • radio that works
  • winterizing
  • satnav
  • custom paint job
  • astrolabe
  • sextant
  • Head Up Display
  • instruments to connect to HUD
  • wires to connect instruments to HUD
  • wings (2)
  • gun racks (wings)
  • gun rack (cockpit)
  • rear vertical fins (2)
  • elevons (2)
  • navigation lights
  • landing lights
  • spare bulbs
  • AAA batteries 
(to be continued)