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From: Allan Bourdius <ab3o+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: AA Missile costs?
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 90 04:04:37 GMT
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From: Allan Bourdius <ab3o+@andrew.cmu.edu>
I believe that Hughes cranks out AIM-54C Phoenixes at about
$750,000-$800,000 per warshot.  Originally, the Phoenix cost over $1
million, but somehow Hughes improved capability and reduced cost.  Hard
to believe, isn't it?

Allan