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At $191 million apiece, the F-22 is the most expensive fighter ever and many defense officials, including Secretary Robert Gates, are ready to pull the plug on it.
For all its capabilities, critics argue the F-22 is too costly and irrelevant to the wars of today. They note that it hasn't flown a single mission in Iraq or Afghanistan. Yet, with plants or suppliers in 44 states, the program counts some of its biggest fans in Congress, which has consistently voted to support it. Taxpayers to date have bought 183 Raptors at a cost of $66 billion, including development.
Raptor in dogfight for its future - USATODAY.com
what if venezuela, cuba, or iran decide to invade us? how could we possibly defend ourselves against these formidable foes without this jet?
How about Russia or China you dumb shit? As for Iran they have some pretty good military hardware too. We may find a need to attack them if they develop a nuclear weapon. Russia sells her jets to just about anyone. So does China.