04 July 2009
Veto Threat on F-22 and F136 Authorizations
President Obama has threatened a veto on both programs.
I'm of a mixed mind on the programs.
While it is clear that the F-22 is overpriced, and does not address foreseeable threats, the F136 alternate engine for the JSF seems like a good idea.
The P&W F100/GE F110 engine competition saved a lot of money, and produced more reliable engines.
What's more, the F136 seems to have more growth potential than the F135, and this is needed, particularly for the STOVL F-35B.
Additionally, the funds to continue F136 development are about the cost of procuring just 2 more F-22s.
I'm of a mixed mind on the programs.
While it is clear that the F-22 is overpriced, and does not address foreseeable threats, the F136 alternate engine for the JSF seems like a good idea.
The P&W F100/GE F110 engine competition saved a lot of money, and produced more reliable engines.
What's more, the F136 seems to have more growth potential than the F135, and this is needed, particularly for the STOVL F-35B.
Additionally, the funds to continue F136 development are about the cost of procuring just 2 more F-22s.
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