m21man 0 Posted April 20, 2004 Quote[/b] ]Unmanned fighters and bombers is a narrowminded tactic and a large step backwards (at least with current technology). No, they are a step up for the US military. We have plenty of cash, but we don't like casualties. And drones cost a lot of money, but you don't lose a pilot when one is shot down. Next, the US military needs to ask Cyberdyne to start making automated soldiers  . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 20, 2004 it is cheap (75% less running costs, 65% less development costs than average bombers) price around 10-15 million each. It can be stored in a simple container for over 10 years without maintenance and ready for use within 90 minutes. So far the programm only consumed 250 million dollars. Seems the US forces have learned how to deal with money efficiently and effectively. To me sounds like a great plane! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted April 20, 2004 it is cheap (75% less running costs, 65% less development costs than average bombers) price around 10-15 million each.It can be stored in a simple container for over 10 years without maintenance and ready for use within 90 minutes. So far the programm only consumed 250 million dollars. Seems the US forces have learned how to deal with money efficiently and effectively. To me sounds like a great plane! just 250 million dollars??? Damn THAT is damn cheap! Compared to the RAH-66 Comanche project that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted April 20, 2004 I personally hate all robotic devices in the military. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 20, 2004 Development costs of the A-66 were  $12.2 billion dollars, the Raptor development now consumes far more than 20 billion. I think you should see it in comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albert Schweitzer 10 Posted April 20, 2004 by the way, do you want to watch a short movie of the plane taking off and flying movie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceFire 0 Posted April 21, 2004 I personally hate all robotic devices in the military. I am with you. Not to mention, most fighter/bomber pilots I've seen interviewed has said that they hate the idea of robots doing what they have always wanted to do. And that they are willing to risk their lives anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bordoy 0 Posted April 21, 2004 by the way, do you want to watch a short movie of the plane taking off and flyingmovie Not really, no. I'm alright thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bordoy 0 Posted April 21, 2004 Very interesting, but is it human-controlled or is it auto-piloted?How will it succeed when coming under enemy AA-defences? How about evasive maneuver and countermeassures? Ain't gonna last a minute. just waste of money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
