UGM-133A Trident II missiles are some of the Navy’s most important and deadly ballistic weapons. A single Trident II missile can annihilate a small country, or cripple a larger one. They’re one of the reasons why nobody ever goes to war with the United States. Such powerful missiles aren’t cheap, as each Trident II costs around $30 million.
Trident II missiles are extremely heavy, and weigh around 130,000 pounds. The U.S. Navy currently has fourteen Ohio and four British Vanguard-Class submarines that carry the Trident II. Each Ohio has twenty-four of these loaded, and each British Vanguard has sixteen.
The Evolved Sea Sparrow
The RIM-162 ESSM, also known as the Evolved Sea Sparrow, is a stronger and more advanced version of the aforementioned Sea Sparrow Missile. These upgraded missiles feature counter supersonic maneuvering abilities, making them very hard to intercept in mid-flight.
Evolved Sea Sparrows work in tandem with the Aegis Combat System, which holds up to four of these at once. Such advanced missiles don’t come cheap, as each one costs a million dollars. This means that your average fully-loaded Aegis Combat System is carrying about four-and-a-half million dollars’ worth of equipment.
Heckler & Koch HK416
Heckler & Koch HK416 is widely known for its use by Navy SEAL units. It's one of a SEAL’s main weapons, and was recently used to kill Osama Bin Laden. An HK416 weigh 6.5 to 8.5 pounds and can be bought by U.S. civilians all across the United States.
Almost every division of the U.S. government and military force uses the Heckler & Koch HK416, including the CIA, FBI, Marine Corps and even the NASA Emergency Response Teams. The weapon has become quite popular due to its lightweight, high reliability, and easy customization.
The AIM-9 Sidewinder
The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a series of short-range missiles that are the primary weapon for U.S. aerial warfare. Sidewinders are credited with more than 300 take-downs of hostile aircraft. These missiles highly cost-effective, and exist in a large and abundant supply for the United States Military.
It’s been reported that the military has amassed more than 110,000 units of these. The AIM-9 Sidewinder uses state-of-the-art heat-seeking technology that helps guide the missile towards its targets. Another major feature of the Sidewinder is its on-board infrared sensor, which enables it to accurately track its targets.
The Mark 82 Bomb
The Mark 82 bombs are unguided, general-purpose war tools, and are a part of the Navy’s Mark 8 series. Their popularity comes from having the perfect balance between precise and area damage. They are highly potent, but also accurate. Mark 83 bombs on the other hand, cause way too much damage to be used extensively.
Each Mark 82 bomb costs around $2,000, according to a 2001 report, though the price likely went up considerably since. They are dropped in bulk, and are usually used to destroy long and large hostile areas. Their main advantage is being able to inflict heavy collateral damage while smashing armored-plated vehicles to bits and pieces.