Considering recent programs such as CAI and also the F-22 PD and JSF PD including development of new engines for the same. £100,000,000 although would not get you a completed prototype bomber could see you a long way towards decent roots for the future bomber.
If it happens to be a modification to a UCAV and some structural/Aero/Impact analysis to show certain UAV’s could be uprated or up sized than again it is good foundations.
Even with stupidly expensive CATIA seated designers you are looking at what, $120/hour including other overheads? How many of those could you fit into a hundred million? And those guys are probably the most expensive of the lot.
With regards to inflation, if the contracts for development are given out then it would most likely be a fixed price contract. With regards to increased labour rates, well i am sure a lot of people have got the experience of increased food prices etc without the parallel increase in wages.
I am not saying you could make the next/first death star (depending on who you believe) but hundred million dollars is a lot of money and if used wisely could go a very long way towards a future bomber capability.
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