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July 19, 2011 By News Staff
July 14 marked a signifcant milestone in military history as Eglin Air Force Base in Florida took delivery of the first First F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter ready for duty. The aircraft is part of the largest defense spending initiative ever approved with the U.S. government set to purchase nearly 2,500 planes from builder Lockheed Martin for $382 billion.
The stealth fighter, which will be in service for the nine nations participating in the Joint Strike Fighter program, has a top speed of 1,200 mph, a range of 1,400 nautical miles, and can reach an altitude of 60,000 feet.
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We are all bankrupt only dictators make this decision to spend $382 billion on this plane no necessity big waste america wake up.
It is 382 billion for 2,500 jets. Not each. :)
What's the problem Reza, it's just a few extra hours a night at the US $$$$ printing mill. No sweat. I could do with one of those myself (:-)
@Reza "Joint Strike Fighter program" As in, the development costs, manufacturing costs and distribution overhead of the craft are being divided among several countries. Yes, it's a steep number, but it isn't all US money. By the way, the two keys to the right of the "M" key on a standard QWERTY keyboard are very useful when speaking in English.
Read carefully. "set to purchase nearly 2,500 planes from builder Lockheed Martin for $382 billion." Note 2500 planes for $382 Billion. Support our Military. They've fought to give us our rights and freedom.If you don't like it,your free to leave!
The F-22 Raptor would and still can--eat this plane for lunch. THere would be no contest in a head-to-head duel. THe Raptor is still the reigning world heavyweight champion of the skies.
$152.8 million each.
We do not require English lessons, we get what Reza means, why do you not demonstrate how clever you are to people who are naive enough to be impressed by low self esteemed types, such as you, who requires a ego pat. Another attack on democracy, freedom of speech, or the written word. The other point I do not care how many Nations contribute to flying toys, the fact is I should have a choice to personally pay for this, I as a member of the human race do not want to contribute,
If we did not have them the crazos would have them. I do not like Taxes any more than most but, if we do not have the strength we will be Taxed with an opressive government like most of the rest of the world. Wake up , look at what Religious and Ego driven Maniacs have done through out history. USA Number one Freedom Rings, We do have choices.