George Plimpton wrote:




I bet a crisp Ben Franklin in my wallet that says not even a third of
those will be built and bought - far fewer than 800. Probably no more
than 400. 2.443 - what an absurd, extravagant number.

Oh, absolutely right! No WAY could we afford that many of such an expensive
plane. Note that every aircraft procurement since the Vietnam war ended
has been cut down several times to a smaller order. Such as F15, F18,
C17, I think Y22 will be, too.

And, who knows many more gremlins are lurking in the F-35?

Jon