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[–] noride@lemm.ee 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Google says that thing cost somewhere between $82MM - $109MM. I wonder how many meals it could have been instead.

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

As of July 2024, the average flyaway costs per plane are: US$82.5 million for the F-35A, $109 million for the F-35B, and $102.1 million for the F-35C.

Wikipedia.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thats a lot of millimeter dollars.

[–] wildcardology@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

My country benefits from military surplus aides from the U. S. I wouldn't mind if America takes care of it's children first.

[–] chakan2@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

The R&D on that jet would have solved world hunger and provided free healthcare for the whole US. Instead, we kill our pilots with them. Excellent use of funds.