The Most Expensive US Warships and Submarines

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March 9, 2023 11:14 am

Last Updated: March 9, 2023 12:53 pm

7. Ohio-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $3.64 billion
> Role: Submarine
> Number of ships: 18

6. Virginia-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $3.83 billion
> Role: Submarine
> Number of ships: 19

5. America-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $4.35 billion
> Role: Amphibious assault ship
> Number of ships: 2

4. Zumwalt-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $5.63 billion
> Role: Guided missile destroyer
> Number of ships: 2

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3. Seawolf-class
> Unit cost (inflation adjusted): $5.64 billion
> Role: Submarine
> Number of ships: 3

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