Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes #5
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VH-71 Kestrel: $241 million
VH-71 Kestrel: $241 millionThis high-tech helicopter project, intended to replace the President's aging chopper fleet, was running more than 50% over budget by the time Barack Obama took office. Soon after his Inauguration, the President announced plans to scrap the helicopters because of cost overruns. On July 22, however, the House Appropriations Committee unanimously approved restoring $485 million to fund the Kestrels.
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