Military Vehicles That Are Extremely Powerful But Expensive

Published on 03/19/2021
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CVN-78 Class Aircraft Carrier – $13 billion

The construction cost is $9.8 billion, with additional construction costs pushing the total cost to over $13 billion. The supercarrier is a true behemoth, capable of transporting 75 planes, more than some airports. Besides, the CVN-78 is equipped with Evolved Sea Sparrow missiles, has 4.5 acres of space, and weighs over 100,000 tons. The CVN-78 is the largest warship ever built based on these figures. The supercarrier was named USS Gerald R. Ford in honor of the 38th President of the United States and was built by Newport News Shipbuilding.

CVN 78 Class Aircraft Carrier $13 Billion

CVN 78 Class Aircraft Carrier $13 Billion

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Virginia Class Submarine – $2.8 billion

The Virginia Class Submarine is currently one of the most advanced submarines in the world. Huntington Ingalls Industries, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Newport News Shipbuilding contributed to creating this remarkable vehicle. It will set you back $2.8 billion. It also has photonic masts and high-energy laser weapons, which sound like something out of Star Trek. A cutting-edge sonar system is also on board to help spot the enemy.

Virginia Class Submarine $2.8 Billion

Virginia Class Submarine $2.8 Billion

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