11. Joint STARS E-8C
Joined the Service in 1988 Not retired: N/A Price: *$244.4 million The E-8 Joint STARS is an aircraft designed for command and control, ground surveillance, and battle management. The acronym "STARS" stands for Surveillance Target Attack Radar System. The USAF uses the E-8 to monitor ground vehicles and aircraft, capturing images and relaying them to commanders.
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