Is this just a rumor?

SpudmanWP

The Bunker Group
Why don't you go to the source, ie the DoD budget docs for FY2011 USAF (page 37 & 61) and FY2011 USN (page 26)

All costs are FY2011 except the F-22

F-18E/F REC Flyaway = $60.3 mil
F-22 (FY2009) REC Flyaway = $150.4 mil
F-35A REC Flyaway = $121.5 mil

Of those three, only the F-35 is getting cheaper due to production ramp up. Once costs stabilize, the F-35B&C will be about $20 mil above the F-35A.
 
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