Top 10 Most Expensive Military Planes Ever!!

Defense system of any country is considered as one of the most important branch of the existence of that country. Every country wishes to have its defence system as strong as possible, as existence of that very country relies on the defence system. And for this purpose, strives to the utmost level.
 


A country can be targeted through its three ways, or rather modes of communication, the land, through air and seas if it has one. And from all these three, the most important one is the defense system through air, or to be more precise aerial defense.


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One spends its most of the budget on its defense system making it almost indefeasible for any other country. And in it, the most important is the maintenance of aerial defence system that include some of the most up-to-date and highly technology's war head air crafts. Most of these are bought by some of the super powers of the present world by paying huge sums of money. My today's post lists down some of the most expensive military air planes to date.

Top Military Planes!

 
 

So folks below are some of the most expensive military planes present to date.

1) The "B-2 Spirit"!

 


This is the most expensive military plane present which costs around $2.4 billion. Because of its such a huge price, congress back in 1987 had to reduce its purchase order to just 21 and at present there are 20 planes present of this type. Its most advanced features include its hard detectability any radar system or any visual system. This plane is i use sine 1993 and is used both in wars against Iraq and Afghanistan.

2) The "F-22 Raptor"!

 


At number 2 we have the F-22 Raptor which costs almost around $350 million. Created during the era of cold war, it is still considered as the best combat plane ever made as it can easily destroy enemy cruise missiles and fly to long distances at super sonic speeds. Not only this it can avoid all sorts of radar detection pretty easily.

3) The "C17A Globemaster III"!

 


This plane is not particularly a bomber jet type of plane. Its costs around $328 million. There are almost 190 planes of this type serving the army. This plane is used to deploy troops and transport war material to the war zones and also to perform medical evacuations in war struck areas. Not only this, it also conducts air drop missions and can drop around 120 paratroopers at once. Powered by 4 powerful turbofan engines, this plane is in use since 1993 and has conducted numerous operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

4) The "P-8A Poseidon"!

 


This is Boeing�s spruced-up military version of its 737 model which costs around $290 million. It will basically be used by navy to transport anti submarine warfare as it can easily carry torpedoes, missiles, depth charges and other weapons. This plane is expected to go into service in 2013.

5) The "VH-71 Kestrel"!

 


VH-71 Kestrel is at number 5 of the list with a cost of almost around $241 million. This is one of the most high tech and most powerful helicopters ever designed and made. The intention behind its formation was to replace it with the old presidents fleet, but due to large manufacturing cost this plan was rejected. However, this plan was unanimously accepted and passed back on July 22 this year.


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6) The "E-2D Advanced Hawkeye"!

 


On number 6 we have the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye with cost of around $232 million. It is one of the most high tech planes ever created with the most advanced radar system. Through this plane, the radar monitoring is improved to almost 300% and is used for monitoring as it can detect the smallest possible thing and are currently in use by the navy for surveillance purposes.

7) The "F-35 Lightning II"!

 


F-35 Lightning II costs around $122 million. It is indeed one of the most powerful bomber jets ever made and was the largest military contract ever made. Although it was criticised as being over weight and unpowered, and was prone to attacks of its design copy, it still has taken part in many missions.

8) The "V-22 Osprey"!

 


This is yet again one of the most high tech designed planes ever made having a cost of around $122 million. Its most unique feature is its ability to take-off and land any where like a helicopter but fly and cover longer distances much fastly. Although its formation is a much complex procedure due to its design, many attempts have been made to ground again. Back in 2007 is has served in the Iraq combat, the marine corps find it much feasible and plan to deploy a V-22's squadron in Afghanistan by the end of this year.

9) The "EA-18G Growler"!

 


On number 9 we have the EA-18G Growler which costs around $102 million. To date, it is considered as one of the most light weight war aircraft's currently used by the navy. The best feature it holds is its ability to not only destroy enemies war heads and radar systems but also jam all sorts of communication linkages, destroying it to bits.

10) The "F/A-18 Hornet"!

 


F/A-18 Hornet is at number 10 with around a cost of $94 million. It is USA's one of the very first striking air planes that came into service in 1980's. This twin engine fighter has the ability to strike ground and aerial targets both at the same time totally destroying its enemy. It has taken part in numerous missions and demonstrations and is currently used by Canada, Australia, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland.

So guys these were of the most expensive military air planes to date, on whom surely all the security responsibilities hold. In the end like always, do update us with your positive feedback folks.

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10 Most Controversial US Presidential Elections

Every four years the United states of America faces a little unpleasantness cause due to presidential elections. But some of these elections have taken the prominent positions in the history of United States presidential elections. Here are the 10 Most Controversial US Presidential Elections of the United States:-




200410. 2004: George W. Bush (R) vs. John Kerry (D)

Gorge W. Bush (R) won the elections and and he faced trouble during the first few weeks but later everything got in his control. The United States faced many problems during his era. 9/11 and the two wars are also included in his era. There were many controversies during the few weeks before the elections but then he was reelected as the president of America.


Woodrow Wilson (D)9. 1912: William Howard Taft (R) vs. Woodrow Wilson (D) vs. Teddy Roosevelt (Progressive) vs. Eugene Debs (Socialist)

Woodrow Wilson (D) was the winner of these elections, Teddy Roosevelt (Progressive) got the second position and William Howard Taft got the third position. It was the first time that the country's most popular party wasn't able to get one of the 1st three positions.


8. 2008: Barack Obama (D) vs. John McCain (R)

The most unpredictable thing about the elections was the fight between Obama and Hillary Clinton for the presidential nomination. At the end Obama got the nomination and fought with McCain. Then there was a problem that both of the candidates had the controversy that they were not born in the United States. Sarah Palin and Joe Biden were also caught in some controversies. Thus, these elections were full of controversies.


Barack Obama (D) vs. John McCain (R)

7. 1836: Martin Van Buren (Democratic-Republican) vs. William Henry Harrison (Whig) vs. Hugh White (Whig) vs. Daniel Webster (Whig) vs. Willie Mangum (Whig)

The winner of these elections was martin Van Buren (Democratic-Republican). The whole elections' period was full of controversies. First of all there were some troubles in selecting the candidates for the elections and  then the votes of the selectors also caused some amazement.


martin Van Buren


Benjamin Harrison6. 1888: Grover Cleveland (D) vs. Benjamin Harrison (R)

In these elections there were many cases of vote buying that were reputed. Fake letters and frauds became very common things in those days. At the end Benjamin Harrison got the winning votes.

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Thomas Jefferson5. 1800: John Adams (Federalist) vs. Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican)

In these elections the two opposite candidates got almost equivalent votes and the president of Washington won. Thomas Jefferson was the winner.



4. 2000: George W. Bush (R) vs. Al Gore (D)

The election night was full of confusion. No one could tell at night that who would win. There were many problems with the votes. Rejection of some votes was a great problem in these elections. The recount of the votes had to go to the Supreme court but this problem was resolved later on and Bush became the president.


George W. Bush

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3. 1876: Rutherford B. Hayes (R) vs. Samuel Tilden (D)

These elections were just after the Civil war and they are called the most corrupt elections of United States. Rutherford B. Hayes (R) was the winner of these elections.








2. 1824: John Q. Adams vs. Andrew Jackson vs. William H. Crawford vs. Henry Clay (all Democratic-Republicans)

John Q. Adams
These was the most confusing elections of the United States. Unites States has never faced such confusion other than these elections. All the four candidates had the equal popularity but John Q. Adams won.









Abraham Lincoln1. 1860: Abraham Lincoln (R) vs. Stephen Douglas (D) vs. John Breckinridge (Southern Democrat) vs. John Bell (Constitutional Union)

Lincoln was the winner and was not on the ballot of the entire south but still he won. Many of the states were not happy with the new president. They broke away with the union.



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World's 10 Largest Economies Of The Future

As the world keep stepping in to advancement, there has been major shift in the economic balance of the world in the last few decades, and further change is anticipated as many economist predict for China to out do United States of America as the largest world economy.

The ten largest economies of the world comprise of four European countries, three are in America and three are Asian, which make about 70 % of the world's economy. These economies are classified in terms of total GDP measured at purchasing power party (PPP).

What is Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) ?

Purchasing Power Parity is the method of measuring the relative purchasing power of different countries' currencies over the same type of goods and services, allowing a more accurate comparison of living standards.

 Below is the list of these mighty economic powers :

10) Italy

Italy On Word Map

Italy is one of the four European nations to make the top 10 list of world's largest economies. This is a fair consequence of $1.774 trillion GDP in terms of Purchasing Power Parity. The population of Italy is about 60,681,514 with unemployment rate of just 8.4 %.

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9) France

France - Economic Properties

Another of the four Euopean countries to make this list. France has worlds fifth largest economy by nominal figures and ninth largest in term of PPP. The county's GDP in terms of PPP accounts for a total of $2.145 trillion. It has the second largest economy in Europe with a population of 65,821,885 in contrast to an unemployment rate of 9.3%.

8) Brazil


Brazil - GDP Graph from 2007-2009

Brazil is the largest country in South America and fifth largest in the world in term of land area and population. The country stands at number 8 with a total of $2.172 trillion GDP in terms of PPP. The country's population is about 192,376,496 with unemployment rate of 6.7%.

7)  United Kingdom

United Kingdom - Potential GDP

Located in the north western coast of continental Europe, United Kingdom is the seventh largest national economy in the world having GDP ( in terms of PPP) of $ 2.173 trillion. It was one of the first countries to industrialize hence possess a dominant role in the global economy. The country has a population of 62,262,000 and an unemployment rate of 7.8 %.

6) Russia


Russia, another of the European nations, is the ninth largest economy of the world by nominal value and sixth largest in terms of PPP having a GDP of $2.223 trillion. The country has faces serious decline of population over a few years but still accounts for a total population of 142,905,208. Unemployment in Russia is around 7.6%.

5) Germany

Germany Economic growth till 2005

Germany, located in west central Europe , is the world largest exporter but stands at number 5 in the ranking of world's leading economies with GDP (in terms of PPP) of $2.940. The country has a population of 81,799,600 people out of which 7.1 % are unemployed.

4) India

India - GDP Growth

India making at number four of this list is taken as a surprise by many, but it has recorded highest growth rates in the 2000s and the fastest growing economy ever since. The country is one of the leading ones when it comes to population. The figures reach 1,210,193,122. The unemployment is relatively higher in comparison to the other countries though reaching about 10.8%.

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3) Japan

Japan

Japan is the third largest national economy in the world and the second largest developed economy. With largest electronics good industry, it accounts for a $4.32 trillion GDP in terms of PPP. Japan is also the third largest auto-mobile manufacturing industry. It has an unemployment rate of just 5 % in contrast with the a huge population of 127,960,000 people.


2) China


Located in the east of Asia, China is the second largest national economy in the world having GDP of $10.09 trillion. Many economists presume that due to the ever growing GDP, China might overtake USA's top position in the list in a few decades from now. China has population of 1,339,724,852 and unemployment rate of just 4.3%.

1) United States

USA Economy

USA evidently tops the list. However its share in the world GDP in PPP terms has declined from 23.7% in 2000 to 20.2% in 2010 due to the financial crises from 2008 to 2009. It has a GDP (PPP) of $14.66 trillion outdoing every other in the list. The country's population is 312,222,000 with unemployment rate of 9.6%. 

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10 Most Epic Hotels Around The World!

When you are not at your place and are somewhere else for the sake of visiting or any other purpose, you have to live at a hotel. You only need the hotel for living but you want much more. You want them to provide you services like room service, good breakfast and some other things that you need everyday. You don't pay them for just living in their hotel rather you pay them for all such services.


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Some of the hotels are very different from the others. Their distinguished features compel the people to take interest in them. There are some hotels that get the attention of a person very easily. All of them have different causes of getting this attention from the people. 10 Most Epic Hotels Around The World are given below:-


Dog Bark Park Inn 10. Dog Bark Park Inn

This entire hotel is shaped like a dog. Its owners are two artists who make wooden things. They have gathered money for making this hotel by selling their wooden goods. Not only the shape of the hotel is like a dog rather each and every thing in the hotel is following the dog theme. For the sake of some extra income the artists sell their goods at the gift shop of the hotel.
When a person enters the hotel he has to enter it through the stairs which are at the dog's back.


Safari Land Farm and Guest House9.  Safari Land Farm and Guest House

This hotel is located in India and it offers a very natural environment. You have to sleep in a tree house and this tree house is pretty cool. Usually when people build a tree house they build it in their backyard but this tree house is located in the middle of the jungle. Thus it provides a completely natural environment.



Capsule Hotels8.  Capsule Hotels

It is located in  Netherlands. It is a very different sort of hotel. It is build by oil rig survival pods. The rooms of the costumers are like big pots that can go in water and can be placed on the ground as well.


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7.  Drain Pipe Hotel

The rooms of the hotel are like big soda bottles. But they don't roll because of their heavy weight. They have much luxurious life inside them. They are perfectly balanced so that no problem occurs.


Drain Pipe Hotel

6.  Alcatraz Hotel

The hotel gives the description of a German prison. It is a luxurious hotel with all the modern facilities. The room numbers of the hotel are written with the spray paints due to which it looks like a German prison.



5.  Jumbo Stay

It is hotel like jumbo jet. People who love places love this and like to stay there. The costumers can get the ordinary separate chambers or they can get a luxurious room. The whole hotel is decorated like a jumbo jet.


Jumbo Stay

4.  Osaka Capsule Inn

The hotel gives the image of a factory where people can live. The costumers live in the oven like rooms. They can change the temperature of their room according to their choice. Its factory like look makes it unique and interesting.

 Osaka Capsule Inn

3.  Hotel de Glace

The hotel is located in Canada and it is entirely made of ice. Every thing in it is of ice. Only the bathrooms and the fire place in each room are hot and even the beds are made up of ice. It only provides service from January to March due to weather conditions.


Hotel de Glace


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2.  Hobbit Motel

This hotel with round doors and windows is located in New Zealand and is quite unique in its structure.

Hobbit Motel

1.  Poseidon Undersea Resort

This hotel is located on a private island in Fiji. It is a underwater hotel with all the modern facilities. It is scary for some people to live there while for other it is an adventure  You can see transparent finger nails on the walls of the hotel.


Poseidon Undersea Resort

Featureso Tuesday, 20 November 2012
5 Names That Invested The Most In Tech Industry!

None can deny the fact that technology has improved and developed with the passage of time. And this pace is for sure a bit fast then time that past by. If we take a look at the past decade and compare it with the present of today, one can for sure see a wide difference in every possible aspect, starting from technology to gadgets and daily use equipment.

If we make a deep analysis behind the technology development topic, we get to know that it isn't just a small thing that just happens and from which we get benefited ultimately. It is a whole process, and behind this process are a number of factors that surely cant be ignored folks.
 


From all the factors, one factor that cannot be ignored and which is regarded as the most important and basic one is the investment. Anything isn't possible without a sound investor who provides investment for the completion of any plan made.


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There are a couple of big names that are known as sound investors in the tech industry of the modern world today. My today's post puts a spot light on some of the "big" names that have put their investments in the tech industry, giving it with a platform to rise and develop, ultimately benefiting us in the end.

Top Investors!

So folks here are some of the big investors who have invested their fortunes for good and betterment for the tech industry, giving it a new life.

1) Jim Breyer

 


The Facebook we know today, along the mind and efforts of Mark Zuckerberg, is also the creation of this man, Jim Breyer. So, if we say that Facebook of today has two fathers, then for sure it wont be wrong to say. Jim invested his $12.7 million without hesitating into Mark's Facebook, making him the next college dropout billionaire after Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, and ultimately opening a new era in networking for us.

2) Marc Andreessen

 


Marc Andreessen has the second rank in rating by investing in some of the big names known today to the Internet world the Twitter, LinkedIn, Skype, Groupon, and Zynga along with  Netscape, Opsware, and Ning. Though the last names weren't so supportive for Marc, but still his experiment with some of the big ones was a success.


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3) Reid Hoffman

 


When it comes to huge and massive investments, this is the perfect person to quote it in. Reid has made massive investment in some of the biggest names such as Facebook, Zynga, Flickr, Last.FM, MixerLabs and a much more. This list extends to almost 80 companies. When it comes to money making and making some huge business empires, then surely this is the person.

4. David Sze

 


This name is again one of some of the big names that invested in Facebook. Even before Facebook wasn't launched worldwide and was used by a limited number of people, David was pretty confident that his investment wasn't wasted and his investment would change the world, and did this happen in the form of Facebook. Not only this, he also made remarkable investments in LinkedIn, Pandora, Digg, Seven, Oodle, VUDU, New Edge Networks and a couple of gaming networks.

5) Peter Fenton

 


A money making man he is. Peter was among some of the people who invested in Twitter in its early days when it had just started. Not only this, he earned almost around $420 million by selling his "SpringSource" to VMWare and "FriendFeed" to Facebook. Apart from this, some of his businesses such as Wily Technology, Coremetrics, JBoss, Reactivity, Xensource, and Zimbra were acquired by some very big names like  CA, IBM, RedHat, Cisco, Citrix, and Yahoo. Pretty interesting folks!

So these were some of the "big" names who deliberately invested their fortunes into the tech industry, giving it a new life. These people are surely called the founders of the modern world technology and the new modernized tech industry of today. Do update us with you positive feedback folks!

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