We Finally Have a Price for the JSF

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The catch? Engines are not included.

So, it’s a $70 million (A-model) or $80 million (B-model) paperweight.

That’s clear.

As Bill Sweetman notes:

  • The Norwegians think it’s $52M.
  • The Israelis think it’s +$100M.
  • The Dutch think it’s €56M.
  • The Danes think it’s $82M with spares and training.
  • Davis thinks it’s $70M for an F-35A in 2014.
  • Davis thinks it’s $70M for a F-35C without engine in 2014.
  • Davis thinks it’s $80M for a F-35A in 2014.
  • The USAF budget says it’s $91M flyaway in 2013.
  • The GAO thinks it’s $104M

I’m inclined to believe the GAO at this point.

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