"Bjørnar Bolsøy" wrote in message ...
On the other hand it shows that it is possible to produce
an advanced and effective weapons system at a manageble
cost. In the words of Colonel Per-Olof Eldh:

http://www.gripen.com/gripen_news/gr...ws_2001_01.pdf

"Compared to other fighter aircraft
currently in service, Gripen is a totally
superior product," he boasts. "It is a
perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication,
and by far the best handling aircraft
I have ever flown."

"While its flyaway price is comparable to that of a
new F-16 C/D, Gripen's operating cost of less than
US$2,500 / flying hour (including fuel and all levels
of maintenance) is unrivalled.


Regards...

That cost is either amazing or unbelievable. Larger business jets can
reasonably cost more than that per hour, even on an operating cost
basis. It's hard to believe that a Gulfstream costs more per hour
than a Gripen.

I dunno. This exceeds my area of expertise. Maybe the weapon's radar
never needs expensive parts.