How the US Military Spends Over $44 Billion On Warplanes | Boot Camp | Insider Business

The Department of Defense has a budget of $817 billion for fiscal year 2023. More than $44 billion of that is dedicated to adding new warplanes to its fleet, with additional funds going to maintenance, training, and fuel for aircraft like the A-10 Thunderbolt II, MV-22 Osprey, C-17, F-35B Lightning II, and the AC-130J Ghostrider. Each aircraft is built to execute a wide variety of missions like close air support, transporting troops and cargo, and conducting humanitarian missions.
Timestamps:
00:43: F-35B Lighting II
11:02: A-10 Warthog Thunderbolt II
23:46: C-17 Globemaster III
32:42: MV-22 Osprey
43:21: AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship
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How the US Military Spends Over $44 Billion On Warplanes | Boot Camp | Insider Business

[@Ghost_594]

I feel like business insider of whatever they are calling themselves now is just a combined version of different videos that they already released and putting it into a new video and giving it a new title

[@samsonsoturian6013]

Almost as if they get paid per click

[@bolle1355]

And? Does it bother you? Dont watch the video then

[@eliceus]

That and they love China

[@Ghost_594]

​@@eliceus take your xenophobia and get lost

[@faizalbarkah2617]

​@@bolle1355 mf can't handle the truth

[@JDMKEV]

unsung hero's...dont get the amount of recognition they truly deserve

[@militarybasevideos]

may the world be peaceful without war

[@GamerBro22299]

This video was a series of previous videos combined into one. But even then, goes to show how much work is put into things like maintaining aircraft, creating new aircraft, training future pilots and carrying out exercises to prepare for a real life combat situation. Much respect to all those serving in the military for their hard work and commitment to protecting their country and allies abroad.

[@brunol-p_g8800]

It’s actually the contrary, a video that was cut in different pieces and posted at different times.

[@GamerBro22299]

@@brunol-p_g8800 Shut up

[@JayB2]

The F35 is impressive but my favorite fighter is definitely the F22 Raptor.

[@steviemiles9307]

Deto🔥 Ohhh yeahhh!!

[@JORDAN-CHRISTOPHERSPENCER]

same my dad was worked on them both and the f22 raptor is definitely iconic and better in many ways.

[@nerd26373]

These warplanes are on another level. It's fascinating to see everything unfold. To the ones reading this comment, just know that you are all blessed.

[@Gg-ij7li]

Jesus loves you and wants to free you from any shackles in your life! Call upon His name and He will save you! If you confess with your mouth “Jesus is Lord” and believe that He rose from the dead and abandon your sins, you will be saved! God bless you, have an awesome day ❤😊😊

[@brunol-p_g8800]

These warplanes are indeed on another level, compared to other American warplanes. But other European planes already included this technologies before the F-35 had flown for the first time.

[@samsonsoturian6013]

Former machinist here. There's a lot more work in making those wierd and precisely shaped airplane parts than you think because you can't weld or cast aluminum. You have to start with a block of metal and cut it down until you get the part. Most of the material goes in the recycle and robot cutting machines do most of the work but it might take a semi-skilled worker all day to make 100 VERY SIMPLE parts while the bigger structural parts we did often took three guys all day to make a couple dozen. This is why airplanes are so expensive.

[@dominic6634]

Current machinist here thats true;)

[@siegfriedpintar]

I weld aluminum literally almost every day.

[@samsonsoturian6013]

@@siegfriedpintar It's poison, I understood.

[@Harthorn]

​@@siegfriedpintar I think what OP means is certain types of aluminum used in airframes cannot be welded due to integrity or such issues.

[@bfdzvalable]

The Military Industrial Complex rules the world.

[@flyingdentist]

I hope that all these incredible machines will be used in training missions and not in combat wars.All the staff working on these amazing planes deserve our respect.

[@GamerBro22299]

Indeed

[@ForecieYT]

Yeah

[@mercy9487]

Amen brother

[@reader7072]

Lockheed Martin ✌👏🗽

[@quickdeuce]

Working as civilian contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan 2006 thru 2012 I always LOVED getting an opportunity to travel in the Osprey. When those huge wings rotate into forward travel the acceleration G's you feel in the cabin is awesome!

[@user-hw8ju6fo1j]

The us is top dog in military and have been for years.

[@NorthWalesKid]

The us marine corps on its own is bigger than our entire Air Force army and navy combined here in the U.K.

[@saltycreole2673]

Be thankful mate.

[@adityapatil325]

The US Navy has a larger airforce than any other country's airforce

[@NorthWalesKid]

@@saltycreole2673 I’m super thankful for our armed forces, we have the best in the world

[@christopherthomson1978]

​@NorthWales1607 we certainly do have the best air force in the world and navy

[@playboyx85]

Do you know the US navy has the 2nd largest Airforce in the world? The US Airforce being number 1

[@lightningxx]

People dont realize the F35B essentially gives Japan aircraft carriers again (they are technically not "allowed" to have them). They can be deployed from much smaller "helicopter" carriers and have give immense more capability then the outgoing harrier.

[@helen5472]

Those pilots, men and women are awesome. They are talented, smart, courageous, and selfless. They are trained to protect our country and to rescue those who need help.

[@skullcrusher8221]

Really a interesting doc..... Awesome ❤

[@cecilioantonio590]

Good to see al these very well trained young people with good values behind all that equipment

[@ZOCCOK]

These videos are titled like a Tutorial 😂 Yes, I do have 44 billion and was just thinking how I can spend them on warplanes 😂🙏

[@caseywaller8151]

If the 10s are old build new ones. I grew up watching them fly over low and it's awesome. They have saved tons of our peoples lives on the ground

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

That's like saying the Commodore 64 computers from decades ago are old, let's build new ones. No you don't just build the same outdated airframe. It was built for different needs with tech that is no longer relevant. A-10 was never really that good at CAS anyway. It killed more of our own guys that any other plane. Time to retire for the F35 because the F35 is so versatile it can easily handle it and the enemy will never even ever see it.

[@caseywaller8151]

@@johnjingleheimersmith9259 👌

[@thegreenpickel]

The $80 million figure is for the F-35A, the F-35B variant has a substantially increased cost.

[@muhammadichsan3081]

Bruhh...it's next level documentary...great.

[@saltycreole2673]

I saw the first iteration of the A-10 in 1976. (Won't say where) It was so new the flight crew covered the cockpit so Soviet satellites couldn't see inside. Ironically, it was the Army/Marines who lobbied to keep the A-10 in the inventory because of its infantry support capabilities.

[@samsonsoturian6013]

U old.

[@darksea3619]

wow

[@saltycreole2673]

@@samsonsoturian6013 LOL! With and luck, you will be too!

[@saltycreole2673]

@@darksea3619 USAF Firefighter priviledge! We had a need to know egress and rescue capabilities.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Problem is the A-10 was never particularly good at CAS. Now it's so outdated it's horrendous they we're putting people into these planes still and subjecting troops on the ground to it as it's so dangerous for them. This plane has more blue-on-blue incidents than any other airframe.

[@angelamilton5134]

I'm really proud of the GREAT NATION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[@brunol-p_g8800]

Yep, but the F-35 is a multinational program, not an American airplane. It was financed and developed by multiple nations, and its different components are built by multiple different nations.

[@johnmay6090]

Good doco!

[@BasicBobby]

The F-35B is the most essential component of our broader strategy in securing the pacific. A stealth fighter, fleet defense and strike fighter, deployable from a network of many tiny, faster ships is the only viable naval aviation deployment strategy moving forward. Super carriers are too large and vulnerable to sail within 400 miles of China ground-based anti-ship cruise and ballistic missiles, in wartime. These ships can sail closer and can spread the power over larger areas. They are smaller, cheaper, harder to track, and as a distributed system, if one leaves for repair, you don’t lose an entire limb of our forces… The carrier can act as the center of the hive, of the distributed system. Moreover, carriers can then shift their operations to larger, heavier aircraft for long-range strike, interdiction, surveillance. AEWACs, refueling, logistics, etc,,,,

[@Zyworski]

We need to slow down on the supercarrier production and rethink our adversaries.

[@xXsEoUlMaNXx]

amazing vehicles but the fact that the pentagon has yet again failed an audit is NOT anything we as a nation should celebrate. We spent more on our military than the next 7 countries combined. We homelessness, people without healthcare but sure let's line the pockets of the Lockheed, Boeing and Raytheon.

[@TheBinarygenius]

GOHEL is the perfect name for the weapons operator on the GHOST RIDER C130

[@nomenestomen3452]

you beat me to that. i laughed so hard when i heard his name.

[@2663540]

A-10 warthog is a plane of its own and cheap.

[@jaye6450]

warthog is a beast, one machine you do not want to see if your on the receiving end…

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Well it is for our troops on the ground. The plane has killed more of our own troops than any other plane. It's time to get rid of it.

[@gerry343]

14:56 Is that rust on the refuel coupling?

[@lukefirst407]

GIVE THE DOD MORE MONEY RAHHHHH I LOVE THE MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX

[@samsonsoturian6013]

No, we'd rather draft you

[@lukefirst407]

@@samsonsoturian6013 SURE LETS GO RAHHHHH

[@samsonsoturian6013]

@Luke First you're 14 aren't you?

[@august4215]

DOUBLE THE DEFENCE BUDGET RAHHHHH 🦅🇺🇲

[@SyntaxScout]

The legendary flying tank.

[@fahhcue850]

Long live the A-10, The grunt of the sky world!.. 💪🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@user-bj6ym9sc3x]

the most powerful military in the world.

[@brunol-p_g8800]

And yet, it has not been capable of defeating anyone, even farmers with AKs defeated the “most powerful military in the world”….

[@m-jay356]

As much as I love the A10, us ground troops need to let it go. Our future wars will not be like Iraq and Afghanistan. the next enemy will have capable antiaircraft capabilities.

[@franckbinard141]

so nice, that airman is like "it's just a click of the button" for almost every maneuvers. Forgets to mention there are thousands of buttons, and that you have to press the right one at exactly the right speed and altitude

[@DawnHolden-zo6rd]

Need to have contacts as quick as possible.

[@malav_patel]

This is a dumb question, but if the age of the A10 is an issue, can't they just make new A10 aircrafts? I agree close-air support is a key asset the plane provides that the F35 isn't really designed for.

[@viking5736]

Not realistically. A lot of the production facilities that were used to manufacture the A-10 no longer exist.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

@@viking5736 not only that, but the entire designs are outdated. Today stealth and range rules. You can't just get up close to enemy when they all have shoulder fired AA missiles. The F35 can do the A-10s job from so far away that the enemy never even spots it visually, and especially when you consider the stealth radar capabilities imbued into it. Just because Model Ts were good for their time, doesn't mean we should build modern Model Ts.

[@viking5736]

@John Jingleheimersmith exactly. I didn't want to go into a lot of crazy detail about different eras different doctrines and all that, so thanks for adding that.

[@Milo-id9qd]

@@johnjingleheimersmith9259 I'd argue it was obsolete by the late 80's, when 2nd generation of gun SHORAD's that the Soviets had was in large numbers, the Tunguska. Their main purpose was to strafe and attack columns of russian tanks, but the Shilka and Tunguska made the idea obsolete.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

@@Milo-id9qd Sure but the whole idea is debatable from the inception. The best stats the military could put up show how inaccurate the gun was AND THAT WAS UNDER PERFECT, THEORETICAL CONDITIONS. It's mad but a lot of people think the A10 was an underperformer from the outset. The only saving grace for the A10 was the ability to upgrade it's weapon loadout through the decades and those situations were non-near-peer.

[@user-iv4pf6oq7q]

All I can say is: God Bless The USA! From The UK.

[@jasonm5797]

Keep the A-10 Warthog ❤

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Why? It costs way too much to keep and is entirely useless in peer to peer conflicts. Would be better to buy new F35s and put the A10s in museums.

[@cwl861]

I think the A-10 is a Tried And true weapon, To do away with it would be A Mistake. The enemy is always watching.

[@lisaroberts8556]

You own skies. You own the battle field. The USA never skims on Aircraft for that reason. 🇺🇸

[@metatechhd]

🛩👏🌍 It's reassuring to see these incredible machines being utilized for training purposes rather than in actual combat. The dedication and hard work of the staff involved in the development and operation of these planes deserve our utmost respect. Understanding how the US Military allocates its budget for warplanes sheds light on the complex dynamics of defense spending. I'm intrigued to learn more about the fascinating world of military aviation and its impact on the business landscape. Great video! 🎥🔍💼

[@user-iv4pf6oq7q]

Why no range-finder to the ground on Ospreys, as a safety feature or crew tool when landing?

[@proud2befknamerican466]

Damnit I love the warthog, but the C-130 Ghost. Is 💯 bad ass. For sho. !

[@noldlominos1705]

These pilots could've been in formula 1 making millions but opted to serve their country. I'm so grateful for their decision to serve.

[@zoranmudric7]

These pilots could've been in formula 1 making millions but su odlucili da ubijaju sirom sveta seju smrt.

[@Quon6810]

Well hell.. fly a fighter jet or drive a car really fast.. I’ll take the fighter jet lol

[@TheOnlyHatchet101]

Best when covering CAP/CAS missions over Oregon. You can never first guess an Oregonian.

[@ualrdyknowaitiz]

raining 155's from the sky -- i hope people don't miss that bit lol they are pre-loading and raining artillery shells with precision -- do you know what that does to the target lol just look up what one shell does when fired by ground artillery [its our favorite highlight to show on our channels on youtube]

[@CamxCam.]

48:52 Yeah, but show us how it works. It seems complicated.

[@user-hw8ju6fo1j]

I agree it's nbout quantity but quality

[@airfight10]

to be fighter pilot is not easy need also hard eggs ! allways under risk ! they are courage men !

[@albertocontreras3312]

Wings of liberty . Worriors of the GOOD SIDE of the force .

[@melodiclodgings8]

And yet that budget will continue to increase as multiple companies are now price gouging the parts and overall have every bit of information to fix the equipment that the pentagon does not have, don't be surprised if the f35 turns into the similar situation of the f22 just becoming too expensive

[@rogue1rogue187]

A10 pilots are Attack Pilots not "Fighter Pilots"

[@steviemiles9307]

😂"A lot of people just think...you show up- you fly... then have a beer, and go home " cracked me up😅😂😂😂!

[@Andrew-rd9zq]

No it didn't. Lying like your mother 😉

[@auro1986]

how? your fed takes money out of accounts from public's money

[@samsonsoturian6013]

Pay your taxes you bum

[@user-hw8ju6fo1j]

Will honour that.

[@danieladams8085]

Id say dont retire the a10 it old but effective even in 20 more years or make a a10 30 worthawk

[@lillarry1872]

That plane a U F O

[@nomenestomen3452]

Weapons officer Cpt. Rushi Gohel.. what a fitting name 😂

[@ogdocvato]

I can't think of better investments than deterring a ruinous great power war.

[@hanslee7037]

i like that they made a point of getting the female pilots interviewed too

[@lewthrasher4194]

Politicians don't retire. Many of them go on and on. So tell me why retire the best plane in its class. Build new A10-2s to replace them.

[@michellejue3199]

I think drones are more cost efficient without the limitation of human body. Just attached a program mission incase connection lose.

[@liloheinrich8659]

True. I always wonder why they want humans and the answer seems to be “human discretion is necessary” but you can pilot live remotely from the ground

[@billherbert4961]

Very end of the doco is about the AC-130 and rules of engagement. Last ground feature ID'd from above is a new skate park. Commander says "Skate or Die". I hope those aren't the rules of engagement. Ha.

[@AwtaMadik]

The flying tank vs the flying Ferrari.... thats what a pilot told me once when I asked him which one he liked flying better lol

[@eddynazario2701]

ENEMY AC130 ABOVE!

[@TheOnlyHatchet101]

Simulators are very important, they allow you to piss yourself quietly, and #2 is only a handful away.

[@theupsidedownworld99]

🤯🇺🇸💰 The comparison of the US Marine Corps to the entire UK Air Force, Army, and Navy combined is certainly striking. It highlights the vast difference in military capabilities and resources between the two countries. This comment raises questions about defense spending and the allocation of resources. It also sparks curiosity about the strategic considerations and priorities of each nation. The comparison invites further exploration into the dynamics of global military power and the impact it has on international relations.

[@furiousscotsman2916]

The US spends about 3.4% of GDP on it's military the UK currently spends about 2.2% of GDP! In Europe only Greece, Latvia and Croatia spend more GDP as a % on defence than the UK. As a total spent the UK spends more than ANY country in Western or Central Europe at $68.5 Billion the UK is committed to defence spending but it simply cannot compete with the 900 Billion the US spend also the economy of scale means the US also gets more bang for it's buck because it orders in 100s and 1000s not 10s and 100s.

[@sethwilliams907]

It's worth it. America is honestly the biggest competitor in keeping China in check, if they take Taiwan our economy is fucked.

[@sullivanl3305]

@@sethwilliams907 is it that easy? Do you guys really rely on Taiwan that much? I am not really educated on that topic so pardon my ignorance.

[@knoahbody69]

UK Commandos are Top Notch, even if they don't have the U.S. Hardware.. The RM Commandos trained The Ukrainians, they blew a lot of shit up in Crimea, including key ADR sites which allowed the Ukranians to hit and damage subs, frigates, LSTs, and the Black Sea Fleet Command Center, and now the Russians are retreating. They did this without any capital ships of their own, just a couple of BAMFs on sea doos and rubber boats.

[@maundamartin59]

$400,000 helmets times 350 planes. Wow!!!!

[@ArtstradaMagazine]

turn the A10 into a one way remote operated drone: radar absorbent coating. counter measures. explosive ordinance penetrator body. Metal Storm Main weapon. Remove the pilot. keep the rest. It will be the Death Hog. operated by a pilot that is remote using a F35 similar helmet for piloting.

[@keibohow69]

170,000 Ib = 85 us short tons or 75 uk long tons

[@user-do7nm3ik4n]

Canada needs to do the same

[@kenney5454]

Attending a wedding years ago near Hartford my wife booked us a room at some no tell motel that was pretty cringe to which I said "You book us a room at the end of an airport runway? Good one Hun, Not!" At Sunrise we were awakened by the a loud roar and the place shaking. I looked out the window to see 5 A-10s lined up for take off while blasting the place with jet wash, In Awe of this I took back my grumblings, "How cool is this!"

[@kookeen]

Did anyone notice that the CrewChief tailgunner @ 38:28 kinda looks like Leonardo DiCaprio's younger brother? 😊

[@Afahs993]

No wonder there's a lot of types of Taxes, gotta gather all the money you can to keep all these tech companies & fleets running. I admire this enthusiasm for advancing in all sorts if knowledge & technology, I just hope it'll be used for the good of humanity.

[@IvanGoldBit]

We even get taxed when we die 😂 wtf lol

[@Afahs993]

@@IvanGoldBit Damn 😬😂

[@Chu3505]

😮The F22 Raptor fighter jet was for ways better in dog fightings in the sky.The Pentagon budget should of including of making more F22 Raptor fighter jets.

[@Dr.Kananga]

The next gen of air warfare won't need pilots, drones will take over the aviation's tasks.

[@AjemanChannel-il3ci]

Well basically Understood, How Hard & How Long U Could Become an Expert in that Field. > Toronto, Canada

[@ClutchCobraKID1]

In this vid some of the guys were saying that the hardest part about flying the f35 is absorbing all the information like where to look and what to do as different situations arise and what instruments to monitor etc. A really good gamer should be able to absorb multitudes of information relatively easily lol, the f35 simulator is basically a rlly good life like video game lol. So if you want to be a fighter pilot in the future, get yourself or your kid an Xbox like the one I built in my thumbnail😊. The military or the government need to Stop phasing out all the other aircraft for the F35 it's going to create problems in the future and cost a lot more. I can understand phasing some aircraft out but they are phasing out way too many tried and true aircraft. IDC how good the f35 is. Everyone always says it's the best plane they've ever flown(almost like they were coached into saying that) but it never needs to get close enough to dogfight so go figure. I could go on all day about reasons to Not phase out other aircraft simply because they think the f35 will be able to do everything those aircraft can better. Guess what we have the f35 now, o ok so were good to phase out the c5 and the b2 then 😆.

[@eilois]

B is too expensive for the next Top Gun

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

Dogfighting is obsolete.

[@OneDanCentral]

According to the tech we have these warplane we see is so slow compared to the ones nobody* HAS

[@HrHcasper]

With the A-10s why not just make new versions of it with more advanced features

[@Vrocks_]

watching this in case i happen to buy an F35 some day :D

[@jamespartridge8335]

Can't afford to join$ but really enjoy and agree with all you stand for. Enough respect from the uk. Russia are committed now and will not stop expanding unless they are stopped somehow ? I wear my green zelenski sweater with pride. Keep the highly researched accurate honest videos coming my friend. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@claytonsanders508]

By being corrupt, that’s how. Slash the defense budget by 50% and actually invest in working families.

[@samsonsoturian6013]

Shut up and get drafted

[@dominic6634]

Wouldn't matter the bureaucrats would figure out a way to take funding meant for families anyways

[@samsonsoturian6013]

@@dominic6634 like.... You?

[@dominic6634]

@@samsonsoturian6013 or maybe you;)

[@samsonsoturian6013]

@@dominic6634 Shut up. Get drafted.

[@user-kz3zs5dp9z]

Keep a-10 they history n they still fly good nothing wrong with them

[@glennnile7918]

I understand the original design of the F22 had insane capabilities but it made the plane too expensive. I want one of those, too expensive, F22s

[@jonasvalero]

How? By overinflating prices and leeching continuously from the American taxpayer.

[@samsonsoturian6013]

Pay your taxes you bum

[@jawedmanowar657]

Amd still people have been voted these Corupts poltician again ans again and doesnt wants the things to change To be an actual Vibrant democracy it should be Multi party and not just 2 party state And also the No ban on lobbying grp

[@ricoconnor3351]

How the us military spends the TAX PAYERS billions would have been a more accurate tittle

[@kassidyfelix4108]

Retiring the A10 is not a good idea 😢

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

A10 is the most overrated airframe out there. Killed more blues than any other plane, and constantly needs to be updated because it can't do the job it was designed for anymore.

[@salamandiusbraveheart4183]

Let me play you the song of my people. BRRRRT!

[@IMNODOCTOR]

We're looking at Ukraine's war against Russia; it's true that A-10s will not survive in a battle of attrition, modern battlefield. Only planes with stealth abilities can survive the modern battlefield.

[@jhendricks203]

One answer, WE the people cannot afford it .

[@DaMastiffking9615]

So we all gonna act like we ain’t see Bokeem Woodbine measuring that pilots helmet huh😂 I ain’t mad at cha..

[@cwl861]

The c-17 is Just Way To huge, Way WAY to costly For sure , We really do not need them. Need More tanks and more Ammo for close combat in country NOT OUT of Country. We really NEED to Stop all this Tending to Other countries , That do not want us there to Start with.

[@zoqijnr]

is it just me or the narrator sounds like Lew from Unbox Therapy ?

[@lewthrasher4194]

It'll be a huge mistake to shut down the hog.

[@adamwe9143]

A10 is definitely better. It's economical, reliable, can loiter better, and is beefier than the F35. Or we can just spend more money as usual for something we still need to develop.

[@johnalver]

But what I want to know is who designs them?