You&#x27;re right, except for the first point. The value of not having to return to a base or ship to refuel cannot be passed up as a small point. It&#x27;s a game changer. Being able to establish FOB and project from there changes everything in irregular warfare.<p>I hadn&#x27;t heard about the Raider costing $30 million eventually, but that&#x27;s ridiculous, if it turns out to be correct. However, $30 million is still less than half that of the AH-64D.<p>The one thing I&#x27;ll add to your criticisms is that the Raider (badly) needs more armament (perhaps another 7-shot Hydra 70 pod).