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dtquad
on June 17, 2024
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I don't understand why every estimate assumes Russian and Iranian engineers work for free and only include the raw material/components cost of these weapons systems.
R&D costs makes up the vast majority of the cost of Western weapons systems.
sudosysgen
on June 18, 2024
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They don't. The estimates are typically 3x-4x the cost of the raw materials. Besides, for these weapons it's the marginal cost that counts.
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R&D costs makes up the vast majority of the cost of Western weapons systems.