Inhoudsopgave
Wat kost ons de JSF?
Duurste militaire aankoop ooit Dat bedrag stuit al op verzet. Maar het valt in het niet bij de uiteindelijke kosten: ruim 5 miljard euro. Daarmee is de JSF de duurste militaire aankoop uit de Nederlandse geschiedenis. Elk toestel kost zo’n 66 miljoen euro, 73 miljoen dollar.
Hoe duur kost een F-35?
“Geloof geen juichverhalen van luchtmachtfiguren.” Defensie rept intussen over “een historisch moment in de geschiedenis van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht”. Dat het gaat om een historisch moment is zeker: met een investering van ruim 6 miljard euro voor 46 toestellen is de F-35 het duurste Nederlandse defensieproject ooit.
What is a stealth aircraft?
F-117 Nighthawk, the first operational aircraft specifically designed around stealth technology. Stealth aircraft are designed to avoid detection using a variety of technologies that reduce reflection/emission of radar, infrared, visible light, radio frequency (RF) spectrum, and audio, collectively known as stealth technology.
How does stealth technology work?
The basic principle under which stealth technology works is by preventing radar reflections from reaching the source of the radar signal. Modern aircraft implement stealth technology in two ways: This is actually a very clever way of tackling radar.
Is the cost of F-35 stealth fighters really worth it?
Is the Cost of F-35 Stealth Fighters Really Worth It? The F-35 has been touted as the most lethal and versatile aircraft of the modern era – but with a price tag well over $1.5 trillion for the program, it is one of the most expensive. Here’s What You Need to Remember: What matters, in the end, is whether it is a reliable aircraft.
Why is stealth so important in combat?
When it comes to any form of combat, stealth is always key if you want to gain the upper hand. From the age of ninja assassins to the modern fighter aircraft, the most important element has always been the ability to be invisible to your enemy.