The cost for the U.S. Navy to fire its weapons can vary a lot depending on what is being used. Basic gun rounds are cheap, while modern missiles are extremely expensive. Some of the advanced interceptors the Navy uses can cost as much as a small jet each time they are launched. And that price is only for the missile itself. The real cost of firing includes the ship, the crew, fuel, and maintenance, which makes every shot even more expensive in reality. | History In Pictures

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