Why Does the F-15EX Eagle II Cost More Than the F-35A Fighter?

Why Does the F-15EX Eagle II Cost More Than the F-35A Fighter?

Key Points: The F-15EX Eagle II costs more than the fifth-generation F-35A, with a flyaway price of $90 million compared to the F-35A’s $82.5 million. This price disparity stems from several factors: the F-15EX’s retooled production line, supply chain issues exacerbated by the pandemic, and inflation. -Meanwhile, the F-35A benefits from economies of scale due […] The post Why Does the F-15EX Eagle II Cost More Than the F-35A Fighter? appeared fi…

The flight cost of the F-35 fighter jets, which were removed from the production program due to Turkey's purchase of the S-400 air defense platform and were not delivered despite being paid for, is such that it would plant a fig tree in the hearts of the countries that own these aircraft. The cost of one hour's flight of the aircraft was calculated as 125 thousand dollars. Here are the details...