Top 10 Most Expensive Military Vehicles

Here a list of Top Ten most expensive Military Vehicles in the world

1. USS Gerald Ford – $13 billion

The most expensive military vehicle in the world is the USS Gerald Ford, an aircraft carrier that is 1,106 feet long and nearly undetectable by radar. This monolithic marvel is capable of launching 220 sorties per day from dual runways and will be populated by 5,000 people, including 4,000 marines and sailors.

2. HMS Queen Elizabeth – $9.3 billion

The HMS Queen Elizabeth will be the United Kingdom’s biggest warship, measuring 918 feet in length and  229 feet wide with a capacity of 1,600 personnel. This 65,000 ton aircraft carrier will have a range of up to 10,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel.



3. DDG 1000 Zumwalt-Class Destroyer – $7 billion

The initial costs of the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-Class destroyer, a stealth warship designed to sneak past defenses before releasing a huge payload, were estimated to be $3.8 billion dollars. However, the cost of this highly-advanced warship skyrocketed as the U.S. Navy jammed the ship full of the latest in technological advances. Reportedly, this boat appears no bigger than a fishing boat on enemy radars.


4. HMS Astute – $5.5 billion

The Royal Navy’s HMS Astute is a Nimitz class submarine that recently became stuck off the coast of Scotland after running aground during the transfer of troops to shore. Unfortunately, despite harboring a nuclear engine capable of propelling the HMS Astute at 30 knots, a fleet of tugs and tow boats had to be called to get the advanced warship out of its hilarious predicament.



5. Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier- $4 billion

A controversial project that lasted decades and blew budgets, France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier was originally commissioned in 1986 and was only recently put into action after a slew of problems that are still being worked on as of current publication. It is the first French aircraft to be nuclear-powered.



6. USS America – $3.4 billion

The USS America is an LHA 6 America-class amphibious assault vessel and one of the newest warships of the United States Navy. Propelled by a gas fuelled turbine system, the operational range of the USS America is 11,000 nautical miles at 16 knots and 22,000 miles at a pace of 12.5 knots. This warship carries up to 34 planes, 10 of which are strike aircraft, all fitting on a 86,000 square-foot flight deck.


7. Virginia Class Submarine – $2.5 billion

This is a new class of attack submarine developed for multiple missions, stealth, shallow water and deep water combat. The Virginia Class vessel is powered by a nuclear reactor and includes four torpedo tubes and 12 vertical missile launchers, capable of launching up to 16 cruise missiles in a single burst.




8. Varyag Aircraft Carrier – $2.4 billion

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, the rights to the Varyag, which was only 70% complete, were transferred to Ukraine. Incredibly, it was then sold to a Chinese travel agency for only $20 million, without an engine or rudder.



9. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber – $2.4 billion

The B-2 Spirit is a long range bomber capable of surviving extended missions under considerable duress. This aircraft’s skin is designed to capture radar signals and protects against radiation in case of nuclear attack.




10. INS Vikramaditya – $2.35 billion

The INS Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier purchased by India’s military from Russia’s military-industrial complex. Costs for the purchase were inflated when the Russians demanded more money, as India made it clear how committed they were to securing the vehicle.



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