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**Pete** · 03-14-2011, 07:54

What does something truely cost? Why does an aircraft carrier cost so much.

Why on a contract is there cost overrun?

You say you can build a carrier to these specs by this date for X dollars then you produce that carrier by that date. Cost over runs are your problem and if its not done by the due date you pay a stiff penalty.

Government - you are not allowed any major changes that will greatly impact due date or cost - no changing major ship systems.

I seriously think the whole contacting - design - procurement - testing ball of tar thing has become a job security program.

Just look at the ACU problem. How much was wasted on that fiasco?

03-14-2011, 07:54	#3
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	What does something truely cost? What does something truely cost? Why does an aircraft carrier cost so much. Why on a contract is there cost overrun? You say you can build a carrier to these specs by this date for X dollars then you produce that carrier by that date. Cost over runs are your problem and if its not done by the due date you pay a stiff penalty. Government - you are not allowed any major changes that will greatly impact due date or cost - no changing major ship systems. I seriously think the whole contacting - design - procurement - testing ball of tar thing has become a job security program. Just look at the ACU problem. How much was wasted on that fiasco?
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