Peek Inside the Ultra-Luxurious Military Vehicles

1. USA-made Bell AH-1Z Viper

Produced by Bell Helicopter Main Users: United States Marine Corps The program cost was $6.758 billion* (FY2020) / $31 million* (unit cost). The fabled SuperCobra served as the inspiration for this twin-engine attack helicopter. As part of the H-1 Program, which was a series of upgrades and replacements for older Marine aircraft, the Bell AH-1Z Viper was created for the Marines. The Viper's composite rotor system consists of four blades. It also features upgraded transmissions and a new target sighting system.

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USA-made Bell AH-1Z Viper ©Shutterstock/vviper-zero Bell Huey is the parent company of the Viper. It goes under the moniker "Zulu Cobra." Members of the Viper crew wear Thales Top Owl helmets. The sight/display system in the helmet is operational around the clock. With its binocular display, it can see anything, day or night. The visor of the Thales helmets is projected with FLIR.

2. France's Charles De Gaulle Aircraft Carrier

Producer: Naval Group Main Users: The French Navy Cost: $3.54 billion* for the program/unit (FY2001) The French Navy's flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, was so delayed during its construction in the 1990s that it was a wonder it was finished at all. After five years of delays, it was eventually finished in 2001. It is the first surface ship to use nuclear power and the eleventh aircraft carrier in the French Navy.

French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle ©A peculiar badger from Shutterstock Charles de Gaulle is the name of a statesman and general from France. Many different types of aircraft, such as Dassault Rafale Ms., AS532 Cougars, EC725 Caracals, and E-2C Hawkeyes, can be transported by the ship. Charles de Gaulle is equipped with the CATOBAR configuration, Aster missiles, and state-of-the-art electronics.