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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

F-22 Raptor Excels at Establishing Air Dominance

F-22 Raptor

Beginning with Lot 7 production of the F-22 Raptor, the Air Force hopes to enter into a cost-saving, multi-year procurement contract with the aircraft and engine manufacturer.

According to Maj. Gen. Richard B.H. Lewis, Air Force executive officer for the F-22 program, a multi-year procurement contract could mean a $225 million cost avoidance for the Air Force.

"Is that substantial? To me that is," General Lewis said. "To the taxpayer, a quarter of a billion savings on 60 airplanes is huge."

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