American B-1 bomber

The transcript discusses a plane that the Air Force wanted to purchase, with a total cost of $600 million for 240 units. President Carter decided against the purchase due to the high expense. The cancellation might have been influenced by strategic requirements, but it also suggests a shift towards other priorities.

What was the initial request made by the Air Force regarding the aircraft?

How much did the Air Force estimate the cost of the aircraft to be?

What was President Carter's response to the aircraft production?

What might have been the reason for the cancellation of the aircraft?

What does the text suggest about the importance of strategic requirements versus other priorities?