Cost of Harrier

[pinkacidbootson]

My memory failed me...

Clicky for more accurate details.

*n

Other than that I see that the US Congress is expecting a $100 billion war request for 2005 (on top of the current $420 billion Pentagon budget). Let's put that number into context by pointing out that the cost of "curing" hunger and disease (creating sustainable solutions that ensure everyone on the planet has food and good living conditions — sanitation, clean water, food, universal education and healthcare, and so on) is about $30 billion if you use the UNDP numbers or $80 billion if you use the more conservative (and corporate profit oriented) World Bank numbers (more, more).

That is, the cost of a non-military solution to all of the world's core problems is a tiny fraction of what we currently spent on war. Conclusion: We're a bunch of murdering idiots.

lol

 

[Vulcan]

There was a Harrier for sale to the general public around 6 months ago. Pretty sure it was from witham-sv.com

It's obviously not on there now, but they are offering other aircraft, along with some armoured APC's.

 

[Will_3rd]

damn it hasn't got the per unit cost on Wikipedia...

 

[Andr3w]

that think is the dogs ballzacks! Ohhhhh The chicks i could get in that

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DfORwLlQ7Y

 

[Vonhelmet]

Puts things into perspective, doesn't it...?

*n

Yeah, but wouldn't you rather blow up starving poor people than give them food?

Come on, admit it, it would be a lot more fun.

 

[Pumpkinstew]

The harrier doesnt have afterburners, wonder is the f35 does?

It has a single engine which is afterburn capable.

It's looking unlikely now but there was a chance of dropping JSF in favour of a navalised Eurofighter Typhoon.
The Americans have seen sense now though.

Plenty of stats and links to some video in the wiki entry.

DID is a good place to keep an eye on for all the wheelings and dealings.

 

[big_white_dog84]

If the cost of permanently curing hunger and malnutrition in the world was as little as £21 billion then it would have been cured a long time ago. I'll bet the worldwide aid contributions of the wealthy nations far exceeds this amount.
Permanent eradication of these things involves more than just a few seeds and tractors - you are looking at things like massive infrastructure investment and governmental change to allow inward investment and wealth creation.

 

[james_earl]

well since we are talking about buying jets you can get a wingless jag from shawbury for just over 7 grand.

 

[Digital Punk]

Yeah, I believe the F35 is capable of supersonic flight whereas the Harrier isn't.
I'll miss it when it leaves service though.

The Sea Harrier really proved itself in combat with the Fleet Air Arm in the Falklands war too.

Amazing piece of kit.