Special Report

The Most Expensive US Warships and Submarines

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17. Harpers Ferry-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $348.96 million
> Role: Dock landing ship
> Number of ships: 4

16. Independence-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $441.97 million
> Role: Corvette
> Number of ships: 12

15. Freedom-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $567.91 million
> Role: Littoral combat ship
> Number of ships: 9

14. Avenger-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $663.31 million
> Role: Mine countermeasures ship
> Number of ships: 8

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13. Whidbey Island-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $961.31 million
> Role: Dock landing ship
> Number of ships: 7

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