Steve VarsanoFounder at The Jet Business

Touring iconic military jets and helicopters

Name: Touring iconic military jets and helicopters
Uploaded: 2025-06-20T23:04:05+00:00
Duration: 38 s
Channel: Steve Varsano
Description: In this brief tour-style video, presenters A and B walk viewers through three iconic military aircraft. They begin with an $80 million F‑15 Strike Eagle…

20 Jun 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief tour-style video, presenters A and B walk viewers through three iconic military aircraft. They begin with an $80 million F‑15 Strike Eagle, where A asks about its speed and B highlights its long service record and strength in both air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground missions. The tour then moves to a C‑130 transport, noting its decades‑long service, seating for up to 128 soldiers, and interior features such as a toilet and a “dump and jump” system. Finally, they examine a Boeing CH‑47 Chinook helicopter, discussing its approximate $35 million price tag, its ability to float and land on water, and the historical use of Zodiac boats for water operations. Throughout, the dialogue is conversational and enthusiastic, providing concrete specifications (cost, speed, capacity) and expert insights into each platform’s role and unique capabilities.

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Behind me is an $80 million F-15 Strike Eagle. Usually I sell private jets, but today we're getting a look at a lot of military aircraft. This is a C-130. It's been around forever, hasn't it? Yeah, several decades actually. Should we have a look inside? Seating here up to 128 soldiers. These must be the VIP seats. First class on this airplane. I'm sure you've sat in more comfortable. This is our toilet for the whole plane. For the plane. Dump and jump. That's right. This behind me is a Boeing Chinook. How much do you think one of these things cost? They're about $35 million. This thing can actually float. I heard sometimes you can land this thing just in the water, the guys can just drive a Zodiac boat right in the back. They can. That is something, a method that they've used in the past. It definitely is something that works out.
This is one of the longest serving, most impressive multi-role fighters in the aircraft inventory. It really shines in an air-to-air, but particularly in air-to-ground role.
How fast does it go?
Mach 2.5.