5 Most Expensive Fighter Jets in the World

In this article, we look at five of the most expensive fighter jets in the world. You can read about the evolution of fighter jets and countries that are racking up their defense by procuring advanced combat aircraft by heading over to the 15 Most Expensive Fighter Jets in the World.

5. Dassault Rafale

Price: $115-124 million

French twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft, Dassault Rafale, is one of the most expensive fighter jets in the world. The jet is equipped with a wide range of weapons and offers several capabilities including air supremacy, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike, ground support, and carrying out nuclear deterrence missions. According to AeroTime, the per unit cost of a Rafale fighter jet is approximately $115 million, while Shephard Media quotes it to be worth $124 million.