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To: dr_who_2

When our defense contractors realize that price points and design innovation really matter then they’ll get the business back.


10 posted on 03/01/2008 7:54:38 AM PST by Eurale
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To: Eurale

“When our defense contractors realize that price points and design innovation really matter then they’ll get the business back.”

The Boeing entry would’ve suited the Air Force just fine. Just a couple of years ago, they were all hot to get 767 tankers.

This is one of the few issues I’d vote with a Democrat on. For defense systems, you ONLY go outside of America if you can’t get what you need here. And the 767 could easily be stretched if USAF simply wants a little more capacity.


170 posted on 03/01/2008 12:07:35 PM PST by DesScorp
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To: Eurale

“When our defense contractors realize that price points and design innovation”

When FReeper’s read entire articles then we’ll get a conservative in office :)

The Boeing Aircraft according to this article is $35 million dollars cheaper per plane than the Airbus. The article mentions some aspects of performance but of course they won’t talk about the specifics and end the sentence...”depending on configuration”.


174 posted on 03/01/2008 12:10:39 PM PST by e_castillo
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