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These aging warriors in the Navy's fleet each carry a price tag of $38 million. F-14 Tomcats take a crew of two. Each can carry up to 13,000 lbs. of ordnance, including Phoenix, Sparrow, Sidewinder and other missiles, along with a 20mm cannon. The F-15 is an all-weather tactical fighter. Called the "Starship" by pilots, the F-15 costs $15 million per plane and is the world's leading air superiority fighter. It carries a M-61 A1 20mm cannon, four Sidewinder missiles and four Sparrow missiles. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a small multi-role fighter aircraft known for its exceptional maneuverability and range. Each F-16 costs $20 million or more. It carries one M-61 A1 20mm multibarrel cannon, and up to 6 air-to-air missiles. F/A-18 and F/A-18C Hornets, are dual-role attack aircraft and fighters. These twin-engined multipurpose aircraft can cost from $24 million to $35 million, depending on the type. Some versions carry crews of one, others two. Maximum speed is Ma

US Special Forces soldier fires a Carl Gustav rocket during a training exercise conducted (photo)

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