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They make look pretty, but when you look under the hood, not very much quality. It is made in China afterall.
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SSgt (Join to see) and get shot down replacing the A-10.
How Much Does an A-10 "Warthog" Cost?

"The A-10 was built to be inexpensive and take a lot of damage. Because of this, the Air Force knew parts had to be easily obtainable. The result of that kind of engineering made for a plane that cost $1.4 million per unit in 1970 (just under $10.1 million today). That may not sound cheap, but compared to other aircraft with close-air support capabilities, like the F-35 Lightning II ($101 million) or F-15EX Eagle II ($87.7 million), it seems more like a bargain.

In terms of cost per hour of flying time, the Warthog seems even cheaper. Flying an A-10 for an hour costs taxpayers a mere $19,000 while the F-35 costs $44,000 per flight hour. The A-10, of course, isn't designed for stealth or air superiority, so it is also more susceptible to incoming enemy aircraft."
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SSgt (Join to see) I wasn't one who grew up wanting to fly but when fate brought me to that occupation l learned go LOVE it too.
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The A10 is nice appearing.
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