F/A-18 Super Hornet
In ServiceFighter Aircraft · Multiple · Boeing
Navy/Marine carrier-based multirole fighter. Backbone of carrier air wings since 1999. Being replaced by F-35C but remains in active service.
Total Cost
$40B
Cost Overrun
+8%
Planned Units
608
What Else Could $40B Buy?
🏫 2,667 new public schools
🏥 80 community hospitals
🎓 1,142,857 four-year college scholarships
🌉 133 bridge replacements
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