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The Most Expensive American Planes of World War II

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9. Lockheed P-38 Lightning
> Average cost per plane: $104,225
> Total built during WWII: 9,536 — #11 most out of 52 planes
> Type: Fighter
> Manufacturer: Lockheed Aircraft Corporation
> Crew: 1

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8. North American B-25 Mitchell
> Average cost per plane: $143,761
> Total built during WWII: 9,816 — #9 most out of 52 planes
> Type: Medium bomber
> Manufacturer: North American Aircraft Corporation
> Crew: 5

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7. Douglas A-26 Invader
> Average cost per plane: $180,991
> Total built during WWII: 2,449 — #23 most out of 52 planes
> Type: Light bomber
> Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft Company
> Crew: 3

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6. B-17 Flying Fortress
> Average cost per plane: $212,632
> Total built during WWII: 12,692 — #6 most out of 52 planes
> Type: Heavy bomber
> Manufacturer: Boeing
> Crew: 10

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5. Martin B-26 Marauder
> Average cost per plane: $213,396
> Total built during WWII: 5,157 — #17 most out of 52 planes
> Type: Medium bomber
> Manufacturer: Glenn L Martin Company
> Crew: 7

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