Almost free. The cost of the airframe was probably less than $200,000. We have used these jets for like 50 years. They usually fall down on their own and no one has to help them do that with BVR missiles. What you guys did was overkill, it would have gone down on its own due to a technical glitch sooner rather than later, I would say probably within the next 2 years.
Are you 15 years old?
And who quoted you this price for a Mig 21? It is not a Maruti 800 from your garage.
It is altogether a wrong debate you are trying to stir for face saving.
The real losses for India in exchange for Pakistans loss of 2 AMRAAM missiles.
1) Reputational loss of India as a conventional superpower. Unable to hit back.
2) Reputational loss of IAF as a potent force. Unable to achieve air superiority.
3) Reputational loss of Indian military for pilot capture.
4) Su-30MKI loss - $35M
5) Mig 21 Bis loss - $15M
6) Mi-17v5 loss - $12M
7) 6 Military men dead from chopper crash
8) 2 Su-30 pilots dead
9) Further loss of credibility of Indian media
10) Loss of confidence of Indian public in the armed forces
Further losses not yet disclosed (I wont care what anyone thinks)
11) Ammo depot completely damaged with millions of dollars of ammunition destroyed
12) Unknown number of troops injured/or killed in ground strike
13) Unknown number of armored vehicles damaged/rendered unuseable
Pakistan's loss.
1) Had to provide free medical for Wing commander
2) Had to provide free tea. He had 8 cups during his stay in Pakistan
3) Had to provide sooper biscuits (served along with tea)
4) Had to provide a total of 5 Meals.
5) Mig 21 Debris transport to a designated location.
6) 2 x AMRAAMs
It requires more than basic mathematics to stomach these losses. It requires a functioning brain with emotional intelligence on top of IQ.
This ladies and gentlemen is called a bargain.