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By looking at acquisition from this aspect you get a better idea of true cost and it
makes it look less intimidating in the grand scheme of things. Also, keep in mind
that the other airframes will incur more costs as time goes on due to required up-
grades that will push the airframe to or beyond its limits which will up the lifetime
cost substantially.
Sources: Global Security.org, Wikipedia,
Janes, Military Factory, Fighter Sweep to
Flight Global and Global Security.
Photo: Dassault Aviation,
edited by Chris Black
Photo: Saab Group,
edited by Chris Black
