History's Largest and Most Expensive Military Aircraft Ever Built

LumenHarbor Updated 2025-07-26

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11. Joint STARS E-8C

Joined the Service in 1988 Not retired: N/A Price: *$244.4 million The E-8 Joint STARS is an aircraft designed for command and control, ground surveillance, and battle management. "STARS" stands for Surveillance Target Attack Radar System.

Twitter.com/11111Lemon / E-8C Joint STARS Developed by Northrop Grumman, the E-8C features advanced radar, communication systems, and a service ceiling of 42,000 feet, cruising at 450 mph.

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LumenCrafter 08/28/2025

Filing this mentally under essentials.
RadiantSurveyor 07/01/2025

Avoids accidental centralization.