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Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by kizbad: 3:03pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
As the military technology advances, these most expensive military aircraft in the world were created. For the need of more powerful means of defense, flying military technology is/was developed. Even creating a highly cost military equipment is not debatable by some people as it’s wasting government’s money, but the show must go on. Here’s the Top 10 most expensive military aircraft ever made in the world. B-2 Spirit: $2.4 billion The B-2 bomber was so costly that Congress cut its initial 1987 purchase order from 132 to 21... (A 2008 crash leaves the current number at 20.) The B-2 is hard to detect via infrared, acoustic, electromagnetic, visual or radar signals. This stealth capability makes it able to attack enemy targets with less fear of retaliation. In use since 1993, the B-2 has been deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. F-22 Raptor: $350 million First conceived during the Cold War as an airframe to vie with Soviet aircraft that was never built, the F-22 is touted by manufacturer Lockheed Martin as the best overall combat plane in the world — not to mention the most expensive. It can shoot down enemy cruise missiles, fly long distances at supersonic speeds and avoid nearly all types of radar detection. But the Senate debate over whether to build seven more — at a taxpayer cost of $1.67 billion — eventually came down to the plane’s job-creating abilities. The axed project would have employed 25,000 Americans. C17A Globemaster III: $328 million The Air Force military-transport plane is used to move troops into war zones, perform medical evacuations and conduct airdrop missions. There are 190 C17As in service; the aircraft is propelled by four turbofan engines (of the same type used on the twin-engine Boeing 757) and can drop 102 paratroopers at once. In operation since 1993, it has been used to deliver troops and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and Iraq. P-8A Poseidon: $290 million Boeing’s spruced-up military version of its 737 jet will be used by the Navy to conduct anti-submarine warfare and gather intelligence. It can carry torpedoes, missiles, depth charges and other weapons. The P-8A is expected to go into service in 2013. VH-71 Kestrel: $241 million This high-tech helicopter project, intended to replace the President’s aging chopper fleet, was running more than 50% over budget by the time Barack Obama took office. Soon after his Inauguration, the President announced plans to scrap the helicopters because of cost overruns. On July 22, however, the House Appropriations Committee unanimously approved restoring $485 million to fund the Kestrels. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye: $232 million A major step forward for surveillance and reconnaissance, the Advanced Hawkeye’s powerful new radar system will increase the range of territory an aircraft can monitor by 300%. “It can probably watch the pistachios pop in Iran,” an analyst for the think tank Lexington Institute told National Defense in July. Though development of the plane is on track and two test versions have been delivered to the Navy, budget cuts may keep the planes grounded for at least a year longer than planned. - See more at: http://www.askranker.com/2014/07/top-10-most-expensive-military-planes.html 4 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Descartes: 3:15pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Can we get one for Naija Military 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by seankafor(m): 3:17pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
whats on my mind now is when d hell will naija reach this level? although if she reaches this level by then more and more advanced ones will come out ..by then we will be lagging behind thoo.. 4 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Nobody: 3:29pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Upgrading weapons to kill thousands of Humans? - Vanity! 22 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by ZACHIE: 4:33pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Jona wanted to spend $1b to fight Boko. Against the B 2 Spirit,that amount is deposit for tires and exhaust pipes. Chai...we poor no be small 43 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Olucheye(m): 4:45pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. Nevertheless, kudos to the brains that came up with this innovation! 45 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by daryoor(m): 5:12pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
big boy countries spending billions on deterrents poor countries be trading diamonds for a.ks 7 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by remsonik(f): 7:42pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
God help naija |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Nobody: 7:53pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
Love the Hawkeye. 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by jericco1(m): 8:39pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
They re beautiful |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Rikidony(m): 8:47pm On Jul 29, 2014 |
damm dats too expensive.... u mean a jet gose for 2billion dollar and what if it get shot down..... at least we have the Alfa jet |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by adextetoo(m): 8:33am On Jul 30, 2014 |
WHY!!! On earth will a machine that is used to kill people so exorbitant than most countries budgets?.....God let your kingdom come ASAP!!! 4 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by hazyfm: 1:51pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
WOW! |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Nobody: 1:53pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
We will get one of these with the $1billion loan. |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by englishmart(m): 1:54pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Pictures of Nigerian military plane. Obviously one of the most expensive planes in the world. Made in Aba 5 Likes
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Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Ahuitzotl: 1:56pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Where is the wisdom buildin such expensive hardware when they can be shoot down by SAM sites which cost less than 1/10 to set up....Except they come with Standard ECM... 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by fittty(m): 1:57pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
I need one |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by AbuMikey(m): 1:57pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by MillionDollars: 1:58pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Do i care?!! |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by roufy235(m): 1:58pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
hmm |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by sylve11: 1:59pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Ceasar1: Upgrading weapons to kill thousands of Humans? No, they are upgrading to kill the likes of the silly ones, though some innocent souls may not be spare; but hey, it has been happening since 14BC (war=killing). Would't mind if all of these r deployed to the Northern part of naija. Kill them silly ones, if d few good wanna join hands with the silly ones, then spare no one! 5 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Nobody: 2:00pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Show us Russian versions. Always promoting US. I don't agree with the OP 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by 9jahubcom(m): 2:02pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Ego |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by 9jahubcom(m): 2:02pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
sylve11:na u talk am o 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by TreasuredGlory: 2:03pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
The horse is prepared for the day of battle but safety is of the Lord. Proverbs 21:31. Who has the final say? Jehovah has d FINAL SAY! 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by KwoiZabo(m): 2:05pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Ceasar1: Upgrading weapons to kill thousands of Humans?Upgrading weapons to stop some senseless urchins from over-running civil societies. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Rexnegro(m): 2:07pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Nairaland na comedy site I swear,can't stop laughing at u guys comments |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by lilprinze: 2:07pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
fg need to get 1 quickly 4 our soldiers |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by shadowwalker101: 2:07pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
Re: Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes by Danhumprey: 2:08pm On Jul 30, 2014 |
If only all those money that were looted and are still being looted by our corrupt politicians,had been directed to the purchase of military equipment like this,it would have help in crushing the Boko Haram insurgents long before they had the gut to kidnap those girls. 3 Likes |
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