CriticalThought
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What alternative solution exactly? Used airframe, new airframe? And how long a lifespan for each versus repaired airframe? Again, I'm just wondering. %5 seems a bit low.
Yeah but I wouldn't compare repair with cost of acquisition of a new Saab AEWC (which would include both airframe and AEWC system?). What I meant is the cost of getting a used similar airframe and then simply refitting that with the AEWC from the of damaged airframe. I'm aware there is value in doing the repair at home, irrespective of the replacement cost.
To be clear, the fact I am looking at cost does on no way detract from the egineering achievement of PAF personnel.
It seems they repaired the structure, but they also performed 'systems recovery'. I don't know what this means, but if they were able to produce some sensitive electronics in-house then that would be a great achievement indeed.