USS George H.W. Bush ©gmeland/Shutterstock The defense industry is one of the most profitable trades in the world. In America alone, the total sales from the defense sector comprises $389…
161. Golan Armored Vehicle IFV/MRAP – Israel Manufacturers: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Protected Vehicles Incorporated Primary Users: Israel Defense Forces Program Cost: $30 million-$60 million* Unit Cost: $500,000-$1 million* The Golan Wheeled Armored Vehicle…
145. ZTZ-99A – China Manufacturers: China North Industries Corporation Primary Users: People’s Liberation Army Program Cost: $2 billion* (Type 99 Program) Unit Cost: $2.5 million* Also known as the Type 99, the ZTZ-99A is…
133. Beechcraft Super King Air – USA Manufacturers: Beechcraft Primary Users: U.S. Armed Forces, Australian Forces Program Cost: $3 billion* Unit Cost: $800,000* The Beechcraft Super King Air has been used for both…
118. HQ-9B – Morocco Manufacturer: China Precision Machinery Import-Export Corporation Primary Users: People’s Liberation Army Air Force & Navy Cost: $2 million per unit* The HQ-9, also known as the Red Banner 9,…
103. CV90 – Sweden Manufacturer: Hagglunds, Bofors Primary Users: Swedish Defense Materiel Administration Cost: $5.11 million per unit* Combat Vehicle 90 was designed in the eighties, specifically to navigate Nordic subarctic climates.…
88. Zil 131 Hyd – Russia Manufacturer: ZiL Primary Users: Soviet Union (Now Russian Armed Forces) Cost: $66,390-$75,484* Made by ZiL, originally for the Soviet Union, the ZIL-131 is a 3.5-ton, 6×6…
76. Paramount Marauder – Jordan Manufacturer: Paramount Group Primary Users: Jordanian Armed Forces, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Singapore Cost: $485,000* Produced by South Africa’s Paramount Group, the Marauder is a mine-protected, armored vehicle that…
61. Matador – South Africa Manufacturer: Paramount Group Primary Users: Military of Jordan Cost: $650,000* Made by South Africa’s Paramount Group, the Matador is an APC (armored personnel carrier) and mine-protected military…
46. Tupolev Tu-160 – Russia Manufacturer: Tupolev, Kazan Aircraft Production Association Primary Users: Russian Air Force Cost: Program cost $1.236 billion* (FY2006) / Unit cost $34.33 million* (FY2006) Designed by Tupolev and…
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