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But there is in this context you mentioned of past weights that still burden the beast, a lesson if
we remember the original full lot pricing. Time ( elapsed ) and change(s /as in new demands ) add to cost.
To correct this, the proper breakdown would imply a sliding rule pricing established ab initio.
In other words, you negotiate in the first deal the returns each additional tranche will get you.
36 = 30% offsets as is international norm / 36 more get you 38% over the 72 and two last increments
of 20 bring you 6% + 6% for a total of 50% offsets over 112 machines compared to the MMRCA's 108.
I agree, however a sliding rule pricing ab initio is not quite accurate as you rightly mentioned while new parameters are getting added. However I see logic in your calculation and the logic in MOD's offer vis-aviz a straight forward 50% payment offer for a 50% offset. Perhaps while committing 50% value upfront, I see you are taking care of inflation and make it a lucrative rider for bypassing a larger order in order to achieve the goal. I see sense in it. Tell me what you feel.
That was in fact not meant to help the argument as you shrewdly noticed but rather as a fair play
warning that if you disputed the linearity of the facts, I'd slap you with the glove of facts_quotes_and_citations
and proceed to win the laugh-in-your-face duel to which you'd have thus been called!
It is so comforting that your being a sane person exempt of trolling avoided us the indignity, thanks!
Tayji, I say this, the indignity would have been equally mine, if it was ever intended to malign someone's true credentials.
Just for fun, if the only criterion was usefulness, how many Rafales would you get for the IAF?
Very tricky question. But I will stand by my earlier number for 4 squadrons. In terms of pure usefulness.
Credit to original poster Loke
http://rafalefan.e-monsite.com/medias/files/fiche-rafale-le-bourget-2011.jpg
@Taygibay @Vauban @Abingdonboy
From June 2011... Look at green underlined portions
emergency 11g's
canard reduced landing speed to 115 knots ~213 kmph
can operate from 1300 feet or 400m runway
Supercruise at 1.4Mach with 6 MICA - Rafale M
Supercruise at 1.4 M with 4 Mica and 1250L belly drop tank
All this when it had RBE2 PESA and M88-2 model implying older Rafale of 2011...
I am waiting eagerly to see next phase of data with say M88-4 of present models and perhaps the next engine variant based changes..
Are you a BRFite?