F-15s: buy new or buy old?
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An Air Force-commissioned study conducted by Boeing Co has concluded that the cost of building an F-15 Eagle fighter can be cut by 50%, thus making it less expensive to build new Eagles than maintain old ones. The study found that that the Air National Guard would save between $6.5 billion and $8.9 billion over a 20-year period by acquiring new redesigned F-15C aircraft instead of taking old ones from the Air Force and upgrading them, as called for by existing plans.
Publication Name: Air Force Magazine
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0730-6784
Year: 2000
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Air Force dedicates B-2 to America
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The Air Force officially named its newest B-2 stealth bomber the 'Spirit of America' at a ceremony in Langley Air Force Base, VA, on Jul 14, 2000. Plans call for displaying the 21st and final B-2 stealth bomber to give spectators a rare chance to get a close look at the advanced aircraft. Nineteen of the Air Force's previous B-2 aircraft have been named after states, while one called the 'Spirit of Kitty Hawk' represents the state of North Carolina.
Publication Name: Air Force Magazine
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0730-6784
Year: 2000
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