Originally posted by Lakiun:
I was wondering if i was possible for S'pore to invest in further development of the above mentioned aircraft belonging to US for our usage? Just my 2 cents, if this is a possibility, we could perhaps start a new competency unit (perhaps some basic stealth technolgy) in our small aerospace industry. I have to admit that i have no knowledge on the cost of aircraft further development programs, so hope everyone pardon my ignorance.
oh! it's peanuts! just a single
stage to develop the YF-23 is only going to cost our nation's defense budget!

note: there are many stages to accomplish before completion of the aircraft.
also note that developing in stages and phrases , also doesn't mean that the aircraft will be in production.