F-22 Raptor Remains Most Expensive Fighter Jet with Costs up to $334 Million
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As of December 2025, the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor retains its status as the world's most expensive fighter jet, with prices ranging from $143 million to $334 million based on different cost calculations. The United States Air Force reports a 'bare' aircraft price of $143 million, while including research and development (R&D) expenses and program costs raises the total cost per aircraft to over $330 million, according to analysis from Simple Flying.
Dec 24, 2025, 6:15 AM
