F-22 was chosen for "post-sale" reasons
by irishrock (2024-04-19 13:28:23)

In reply to: The one that got it's ass kicked by the YF-22? *  posted by Bobby OShea

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the maintenance costs on the F-23 were going to be quite a bit higher than the F-22...at least that was part of the reasoning at the time. The F-23 was considered one bad arse mofo in the air.

I was in DC (working for a Rep on the HASC) when Lockheed Martin got the F-22 contract. A rep for them came by the office to give the Rep two tickets to a reception in celebration of being chosen. The Congressman didn't go to those events and I shared that with the guy..."well, do you want 'em" Hell yeah.

I had never seen so many generals and admirals in one place...you'd see them, but not that many in one place. They had fantastic food and drinks that night...it was a great event to attend.

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