Retirement of the F-117

[Kevy Baby]

The problem with the Raptor is that it is so freakin' expensive ($100 million+ per bird depending on how you call out the $). The Air Force is in dire need a more economical close-air ground support unit without all of the fancy bells and whistles.

Don't get me wrong: the Raptor is a phenomenal plane.

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Nah, not for me. They get terrible gas mileage and parking is a bitch. Of course on the other hand no dingle-cheese in an Escalade or Hummer is going to cut you off...

And just TRY to get comprehensive insurance on with a reasonable deductible!