The Most Expensive Military Planes To Ever Take To The Sky

Published on September 3, 2020
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One of the most profitable sectors in the world is the defense industry. Annual profit made from this industry is around $389 million globally. A massive contributor to this revenue is from aerospace technology. Warplane construction is still relatively new, yet it’s the desired asset to any armed force. This is one primary reason governments invest billions of dollars into the construction and purchasing of large aircraft. For instance, it isn’t unheard of for efficient high-tech military planes to cost approximately one billion dollars.

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

This F-15E Strike Eagle was designed with the idea of the original F-15 Eagle, which was also manufactured by Boeing’s McDonnell Douglas. However, the Strike Eagle can fly in any weather due to it being a multi-role strike fighter.

McDonnell Douglas F 15E Strike Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F 15E Strike Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle, continued

The McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle entered service in 1989 and remains in use while costing $138 million. The aircraft’s darker camouflage and conformal fuel tanks are unique features that make the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle distinguishable.

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McDonnell Douglas F 15E Strike Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F 15E Strike Eagle