2 more F-35s for LRIP-5

The DOD has ordered two more low-rate-initial-production (LRIP) batch 5, F-35 aircraft. One is an A, the other a C. The contract for their engines is still pending.

Here is what LRIP-5 looks like so far:

LRIP-5 DOD contract cost summary. $6595.4M and counting !

Date	Contract	Cost ($M) USD
10May10	Long-lead, eng (42)	138.8
6Jul10	Long-lead (42)	522.5
9Dec11	Airframes (30)	4012.0
27Dec11	Engines	1122.0
27Dec11	Non-recurring requirements	485.0
13Mar12	Sustainment	56.3
13Apr12	Airframes (2)	258.8
?	Engines (2).....?	?
Total		6595.4