CBO report finds F‑22 per‑hour cost higher than F‑35A, which matches some fourth‑gen
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A June 2025 Congressional Budget Office report analyzing 2023 data found that the cost of operating an F‑22 per hour is significantly higher than that of other aircraft, while the cost of operating an F‑35A per hour is similar to some fourth‑generation fighter jets.
The report also notes that total operating and support costs for the F‑35A amount to $3.2 billion.