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2017-04-17 Science & Technology

How much the US's 'mother of all bombs' really costs

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Posted by Whirong Chineque7205 2017-04-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11126 views ] Top

#1 Bet the paint job with 4 layers of clear coat cost $10k.

Posted by Skidmark 2017-04-17 00:41|| 2017-04-17 00:41|| Front Page Top

#2 I'm willing to pitch in a few bucks for a lightning bolt paint job.

Posted by Whirong Chineque7205 2017-04-17 01:05|| 2017-04-17 01:05|| Front Page Top

#3 Hot rod red with flames.

Posted by AlmostAnonymous5839 2017-04-17 06:10|| 2017-04-17 06:10|| Front Page Top

#4 Priceless

Posted by Procopius2k 2017-04-17 08:02|| 2017-04-17 08:02|| Front Page Top

#5 The best weapons are the ones that are built low key by motivated engineers.

Posted by DarthVader 2017-04-17 09:13|| 2017-04-17 09:13|| Front Page Top

#6 ...$170,000 a unit...

Probably should stock up at that price.

Posted by Crusader 2017-04-17 10:39|| 2017-04-17 10:39|| Front Page Top

#7 Not including shipping and handling.

Posted by Sleager Protector of the Veal Cutlets1424 2017-04-17 13:33|| 2017-04-17 13:33|| Front Page Top

#8 How many Hellfire missiles can you buy for one MOAB? And what's the unit cost per termination for both?

Posted by Bobby 2017-04-17 13:40|| 2017-04-17 13:40|| Front Page Top

#9 Hellfire missiles cost $115,000 each, making MOAB a heck of a deal

Posted by Creling Pelosi3622 2017-04-17 15:42|| 2017-04-17 15:42|| Front Page Top

#10 The lack of guidance systems is what makes it cheap. Let run the current lot out and buy more...

Posted by 49 Pan 2017-04-17 17:59|| 2017-04-17 17:59|| Front Page Top

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