Yeah, the money will be spent on stealth bomb detectors, instead.

 

Look how many years it takes to get one from beginning to end. The Apache was designed in the 70's...it'll be another 30 years if they cancel the Comanche.

 

that is very true..

 

naw, time from concept to application has shortened since then..... maybe 25 years...

 

Fockers....

 

The Comanche started in what, '82 or '83? The SR-71 and F117 were developed in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost. I love buereacracy...


Sorry about the news, Iuke. IMO, a superior helicopter is one thing we definately need right now. The number of Apaches lost in Kuwait/Iraq should make that pretty obvious... I'm sure Bush will come up with something to fight the terrorists while simultaneously lining his friends' pockets...

 

"The number of Apaches lost in Kuwait/Iraq should make that pretty obvious..."


no shit, I was thinking the same thing. At least they could overhaul the Apache since its going to be the workhorse.....

 

 

Sorry to hear that Luke...

I know a lot of budget has shifted to the 'Homeland Defense' side, and that may be part of the cause.

Still, Apaches are no slouch...

 

But fear not, Lockheed scraped the P-7 project years ago (the P-3 replacement). They've since introduced the C-130J which shares a lot of the technology. Now that Navy is looking for a replacement for the P-3 again... enter a probable P-7 in disguise.

Point is, it's all timing. They might now want it now, but they will eventually.