"Ed Rasimus" wrote in message
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On Thu, 15 Apr 2004 16:18:30 -0600, Scott Ferrin
wrote:


Spin on paper? They flew prototypes. Admittedly prototypes aren't
production aircraft, but they are "proof of concept" demonstrators.

The YF-22 was basicly GD's entry in the paper competition.

From there things have pretty much follwed the for profit processes laid out
by Dr. Peter in his book. Lockheed still has time to demonstrate that their
problems are all gone. The "one year" is nearly over.