Understanding the Cost of the A-10 Warthog Amid Recent Incidents
A-10 Warthog cost: What is the price of the US Air Force jet as crash reported near Strait of Hormuz?
Hindustan Times
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog, costs approximately $18.8 million per aircraft today. This price reflects adjustments for inflation since its original cost in the 1970s. The aircraft has gained attention following a recent crash near the Strait of Hormuz.
- 01The A-10 Warthog costs about $18.8 million per aircraft today.
- 02Originally, the aircraft's cost was around $9.8 million in the 1970s.
- 03A total of 716 A-10s were built between 1972 and 1984.
- 04The aircraft is known for its role in close air support missions.
- 05Production costs decreased over time due to improved manufacturing techniques.
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known as the Warthog, has recently drawn attention following a crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, the cost of an A-10 is approximately $18.8 million, making it one of the more affordable combat aircraft in the United States Air Force. Originally, in the 1970s, the A-10's flyaway cost was about $9.8 million, which, when adjusted for inflation, aligns with today's price. The total program cost per aircraft was about $13 million in 1994 dollars, which included development expenses. Between 1972 and 1984, 716 A-10s were manufactured by Fairchild Republic, with production costs decreasing over time due to advancements in manufacturing processes.
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