Top 10 Most Expensive Fighter Jets in the World: The Shocking Price Tag of Number 7

2. B-2 Spirit: The Invisible Fortress

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Although officially a bomber rather than a fighter, the B-2 Spirit merits discussion given its shockingly $2.1 billion per unit cost. Comprising the height of stealth technology, this new flying wing design can pass through the most advanced air defence systems. Every B-2 needs specialised facilities and great maintenance, which adds to their outrageous cost. The aircraft's composite materials, stealth coating, and sophisticated electronic systems make it almost invisible to radar; its intercontinental range and enormous cargo capacity justify its price among the most costly military aircraft ever built.