The F/A-22: A More Cost Effective Alternative
Abstract
The F/A-22 is the world's greatest air superiority fighter; however, if the F/A-22 is removed from the stage, America's current air superiority fighter, the F-15C, holds the same title. American tax payers should not have to foot the $133 million per aircraft bill for an aircraft whose mission can be accomplished by an F-15 that costs only $31.1 million each. Recall the scenario in the opening paragraph of this paper. A MiG-29 shot down by an F-15 is just as destroyed as if it were downed by the ultra-expensive F/A-22; only the American taxpayer will sense the difference.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 08, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA498310
Entities
People
- Larry B. Fletcher Jr.
Organizations
- Marine Corps University