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Old 12-21-2022, 03:04 PM   #493
BloodFetish
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Originally Posted by Lubicon View Post
Might be some up front costs that are basically fixed regardless of how many aircraft are delivered. Those may not repeat on subsequent orders bringing the average cost down over time?
Quote from the CTV News article linked above:

"The Treasury Board approval covers an initial set of 16 F-35s, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, as well as spare parts, weapons and various startup costs associated with obtaining new jets, such as building new facilities."
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