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Flying high
Lockheed Martin yesterday won a $1.7 billion contract to build a new
fleet of presidential helicopters, a prestigious award for the Bethesda
defense contractor and its European partners, who will make part of the
aircraft.
at http://www.washingtontimes.com/busin...0241-9135r.htm

"Mr. Young said the total Marine One development and acquisition cost
would be $6.1 billion for 23 helicopters, with the first scheduled for
delivery in October 2009. Mr. Young said the total Marine One
development and acquisition cost would be $6.1 billion for 23
helicopters, with the first scheduled for delivery in October 2009."

Whoa! $6.1 Billion for 23 units is $265 million per helicopter.
I dunno sounds like a lot...too much actually.

Jay