The 10 Most Expensive Military Planes

The United States spends more money on defense than any other country in the world. The U.S. military is big business, and many argue that it's all a profit game—with defense contractors and weapons manufacturers holding a whole lot of power in the public square. But no matter where you stand on defense spending, I think we can all agree on one thing: The American military has some pretty incredible and insanely expensive planes.

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Now, prepare yourself for the prices of the 10 most expensive military aircraft in the world.

10. F/A-18 Hornet – $94 million

9. EA-18G Growler – $102 million

8. V-22 Osprey – $118 million

7. F-35 Lightning II – $122 million

6. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye – $232 million

5. VH-71 Kestrel – $241 million

4. P-8A Poseidon – $290 million

3. C17A Globemaster III – $328 million

2. F-22 Raptor – $350 million

1. B-2 Spirit – $737 million