Revealed: History's Most Expensive Military Vehicles

4. Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion – USA

Producer: Sikorsky Aviation Key users: German, Israeli, Mexican Air Forces; U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force Unit price: $138 million The Sikorsky S-65, or CH-53 Sea Stallion, is a heavy-lift workhorse created for the U.S. services and later adopted by allies.

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Dubbed the “Super Jolly Green Giant” in Vietnam, it evolved into the Super Stallion with stronger engines and greater lift, cementing its place in demanding transport missions.