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The richest man in the Russian Federation, leader in Russian list Forbes, flies an Airbus 340-300 worth $350 million. Thus, he becomes the owner of the most expensive aircraft among the participants in the Forbes rating and Russian businessmen.

Usmanov managed to overtake Roman Abramovich himself, who also has the same A340 in his fleet, but, according to experts, this is a budget version of $300 million.

Alisher Usmanov's Airbus 340-300 was created in 2008 and was intended for the Global Jet Concept airline (Switzerland), which used it for four years.

According to some reports, Alisher Usmanov’s plane has tail number M-IABU. It’s easy to guess how it stands for: “I am Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov,” and the letter “M” means the abbreviation of the Isle of Man, where he, in fact, was registered.

The plane was named in honor of the oligarch’s father, as evidenced by the inscription on the fuselage BOURKHAN (that’s his father’s name). It is impossible not to note the fact that from its first days the machine carried out flights with such an inscription. Therefore, it is possible that the Global Jet Concept company at the very beginning decided to bet that the future owner of the aircraft would be Alisher Usmanov. Throughout the four years, when the plane was used for various purposes, the billionaire kept an eye on it, periodically ordering the company’s services.

The Moscow representative office of the Global Jet Concept company refused to answer all questions regarding Airbus aircraft 340-300 BOURKHAN. Let us remind you that this company is one of the largest in Europe specializing in business aviation, as well as one of the largest operators business aviation on the Russian market. She specializes in commercial transportation and manages private jets. The fleet consists of aircraft owned by private aircraft owners. Airbus aircraft 340-300 there are no more than 30 worldwide.

In addition to the purchased Airbus, the oligarch’s fleet includes other aircraft, including the Boeing Business Jet. All of its aircraft are based at Vnukovo Airport. But the new aircraft became an exception, flying from Sheremetyevo. In size it is second only to the new A380 model.

Unfortunately, the exact characteristics of Alisher Usmanov’s plane are not yet known, as are the components of its interior. Although there is information about some of its characteristics.

		Flight characteristics
Height – 16.8 m	Empty weight – 130.9 thousand kg	Take-off run length – 3 thousand m
Length – 63.7 m	Maximum take-off – 271-275 thousand kg	Maximum cruising speed 890 km per hour
Wing area – 361.6 m2	Maximum landing – 192 thousand kg	Flight range with maximum load – 13.5 km
Wingspan – 60.3 m	Maximum landing weight – 192 thousand kg	Maximum flight altitude – 12.5 m
	Run length – 1926 m
	Fuel tank volume – 141.5 l	Engines: 4 x 15400 kgf, CFMI CFM56-5C4

According to experts, such a purchase cannot be considered a waste of funds. Due to its “multi-engine” nature, the airliner has clear advantages - it is capable of laying various air routes and not paying any attention to technical problems while flying with one of the engines. There have been cases when airliners with three running engines crossed Atlantic Ocean without much effort.

As for regular passenger transportation, then the demand for the Airbus 340 has almost ceased today due to high fuel consumption, which forces companies to use the A330.

Traveling by plane is the most convenient way go on vacation or business trip. But only a private jet will provide maximum comfort and independence from flight schedules. The most influential people can afford a custom airliner. Often an ordinary plane on the outside, but a real work of design art on the inside. How much do private aircraft cost and how are they different?

The five most expensive private jets are presented in the review.

Tyler Perry and Gulfstream III

American film director and producer Tyler Perry is the owner of a Gulfstream III aircraft, which is valued at $125 million.

Although Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation produces exclusively business jets, Tyler Perry decided to customize the interior design of the aircraft to suit his interests:

electronic window transparency control;
huge library;
satellite television;
some big videos displays;
bathroom and small kitchen.

Gulfstream III is an intercontinental twin-engine turbofan business jet.

Joseph Lau and Boeing 747 - 8 Intercontinental VIP

Businessman Joseph Lau owns the airliner, which is valued at $153 million. His plane is a Boeing 747 - 8 Intercontinental in VIP configuration.

The VIP aircraft was developed by Boeing for individual orders. Thanks to technical improvements, the Intercontinental, in comparison with its younger brother 747 series, received a longer flight range and increased payload capacity.

The VIP package includes the “Sky Loft” program: placement of additional bedrooms on the upper deck. Together with Sky Loft, the passenger space area is 526.5 sq. m. m. The interior design concept was also developed by Boeing, which includes spiral staircases, video walls, conference room. But the interior decoration, taking into account the client’s wishes, is completed by certified companies.

Sultan of Brunei and Boeing 747-430

The most expensive Boeing, estimated at 220 million, was in third place. It is owned by the Sultan of Brunei. The monarch bought the airliner from Lufthansa, paying $100 million for it. Another 120,000,000 was spent on the unique interior of the aircraft.

Flight in the Golden Palace. This is how you can characterize the design of interior decoration. Living rooms, bedrooms, conference room, bathroom are decorated with pure gold decor.

Sometimes, the Sultan pilots his plane himself!

The Boeing 747-430 is a wide-body passenger aircraft. Has 4 engines. It is the shortest among competitors, but the most spacious.

Usmanov and Airbus A340-300 series

In second position is the airliner of Alisher Usmanov, a famous Russian businessman. The Airbus A340-300 was purchased from Global Jet Concept after 4 years of operation. Its approximate cost, according to experts, is about $350 million.

The aircraft was named “BOURKHAN” in honor of the father of its owner. Burkhan is based at Sheremetyevo Airport.

The airliner of Alisher Usmanov is considered one of the most unusually painted aircraft: a bright burgundy-brown color and large bronze letters with the name of the aircraft on the fuselage.

Unfortunately, details of the interior design have not been revealed.

The failure of one of the four engines will not affect flight safety. Due to high fuel consumption, it is now practically not used in passenger transportation.

Prince of Saudi Arabia and Airbus A380 series

The leader was the Airbus A380, on the purchase and modernization of which about $500 million was spent.

Al-Walid ibn Talal became the first owner of a private Airbus series A380.

The prince paid $300,000,000 for the purchase of an airliner in the basic configuration. Modification of the aircraft cost another 200 million.

Now, instead of a boring row of chairs, there are:

parking space for two cars;
stable;
marble sauna and spa;
concert hall;
many different rooms.

The Airbus A380 is a production double-deck jet aircraft with 4 engines. It is the largest passenger airliner.

It is interesting to know the details of the creation of the expensive Concorde airliners and which of the private aircraft is the most expensive and which is the most expensive among other aircraft today.

Why was Concorde too expensive?

The Concorde project was initially worked on in Europe back in the mid-fifties. However, the project turned out to be expensive, so they continued to work on it together with Tupolev TU and the American Boeing.

Even having already invested a considerable amount in the development, America decided to abandon this project. But Great Britain decided to sign a cooperation agreement with France. The plane was named "Concord", which translates as "Concord".

The Tu-144 made its record flight at the end of December 1968, and two months later the first Concorde took to the skies. After two years of testing, serial production of the Concorde began. Only fourteen cars were produced. In 1977, production was stopped and the aircraft plant was closed.

Five aircraft were purchased by British Airways, four by Air France. The new planes initially flew from London to Bahrain, Paris to Rio, and then began to fly to Washington. At first, the operation was not profitable at all. The most filled were transatlantic flights. According to the British, flights to Tokyo could have saved the situation, but this remained only plans.

Despite the fact that the governments of Great Britain and France initially covered the costs of supersonic airliners, tickets remained very expensive. In this regard, soon only American flights remained, while the rest were curtailed. After improving engines and some other systems, it became possible to make flights more economical. In the eighties, Concordes became charter aircraft and began to make a profit.

Until 2000, Concordes were considered the most reliable cars. However, after a fire occurred during takeoff, which killed more than a hundred people, these planes were laid up. In 2001, after some re-equipment, France, and then England, resumed flights. Despite the fact that Concordes could fly before 2007, the last flight took place in 2003. The reputation of these extremely expensive and already old cars was ruined.

The most expensive private jet

In 2012, a wealthy Saudi sheikh purchased an Airbus A380. The plane was supplied to him in a special configuration, the price was five hundred million dollars. The owner's name is Alwaleed bin Talal.

The interior of this double-decker Airbus includes two garages for Rolls-Royce cars, stables for camels and horses, a prayer room and a room for hunting hawks. Surprisingly, the prayer room is always turned towards Mecca, which is ensured by a special mechanism. On board there is a Turkish bath, five bedrooms, a concert and sports hall, relaxation rooms, and a cocktail bar. The plan for such a configuration matured back in 2007. The airliner is capable of flying fourteen and a half thousand kilometers without stopping and refueling. It is served by a fifteen flight crew.

The most expensive class on an airplane

There are three classes of service on airplanes around the world. The most expensive and highest quality is first class. Thus, the price of a ticket in this class can be even fifteen times higher than the price of economy class. First class is only available on planes making intercontinental flights or those planes making flights lasting more than five hours. However, there are exceptions to this rule.

First class passengers are checked in without a queue or at a separate terminal. Some companies deliver such passengers on board the aircraft in comfortable cars. Seating– these are very comfortable spacious transformable chairs, there are separate compartment rooms with a bed. A wide menu is offered to suit every taste, and alcoholic drinks are included in the ticket price.

Services offered by different airlines may vary, in any case, passengers are provided with maximum comfort without restrictions.

The most expensive plane in the world

Talking about aircraft(except for private ones), we can highlight the most expensive among them. This is the B-2 Spirit. The peculiarity of this American bomber is that special radio-absorbing materials are used in its production, which make this aircraft practically invisible to many radars. This technology is called "stealth". The development was carried out by Northrop Grumman.

America produced twenty-one of these bombers. It is known that the cost of each of them exceeds two billion one hundred million US dollars. During the bombing campaigns in both Afghanistan and Iraq, these strategic bombers were used, since they are capable of breaking through even dense air defense and delivering any weapon (including nuclear weapons).

But not all expensive planes are the fastest. For example, the domestic Mig-25 (“Bat”) broke 29 speed records. A detailed article about the fastest aircraft can be read on the website.
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An airplane is an expensive piece of equipment; production takes years; dozens of companies and thousands of specialists from various fields are involved in it. Today, aviation has firmly entered our lives: everyone can buy a ticket, come to the airport and go anywhere on the planet. It's easy to find out the price of a flight, but how much does the plane itself cost?

Let's look at the most expensive aircraft models among private and military vessels, and find out why the cost of some of them is so high.

TOP 10 most expensive aircraft in the world

Aircraft development is a complex process that takes years. All processes preceding construction are included in the cost. The most expensive are the latest military developments, which only a few states in the world can pay for. When designing passenger airliners, the budget is strictly calculated. The money invested will have to pay off as soon as possible.

1. Northrop B-2 Spirit

First on the list is a heavy American bomber, the development cost of which exceeded 45 billion US dollars. If we take into account that 21 copies were produced, then the cost of one unit will be equal to 2.1 billion.

B-2 in the process of refueling

It is a super-heavy bomber that could remain undetected in the air and carry nuclear and other weapons. Aerodynamic design B-2 is a flying wing. In addition to the radio-absorbing coating of the hull, engine jets are shielded. Development began during Cold War, the first board was presented to the public in 1988. In the modern period, it was modernized on the basis of the Northrop Grumman Corp. company.

In 2008 close Pacific base NATO one of the most expensive aircraft in the world in 2018 was lost in a plane crash.

2. Airbus A380 Super Jumbo

Let's talk about how much the most expensive private airliner costs. It belongs to the nephew of the King of Saudi Arabia, Prince Al-Waleed. Airbus built this A380 model to special order. The interior layout was made according to the requirements of the royal family. The order cost was $488 million, excluding installed equipment that was not included in the package.

Characteristics of a private airliner according to one of the publications

It is noteworthy that a similar model for Emirates airline with increased comfort conditions was sold for almost the same price. The liner has two decks, inside there are stables for transporting horses, a dining room, car parking, bedrooms and bathrooms. The interior decoration in gold color is more like the decoration of a palace. This is the largest private aircraft in the world.

3. Airbus A340-300

The wide-body A340-300 is produced for passenger transportation, but sometimes the manufacturer makes exceptions. The private liner belongs to Russian businessman and philanthropist Alisher Usmanov. It is not known for certain how much such a purchase cost him, but the amount definitely exceeds 350 million.

Personal plane of Alisher Usmanov

Usmanov is a rich man, he owns one of the most large yachts in the world, a private jet for 100 of his friends and relatives does not surprise anyone. On board there is a study, a relaxation area, and a bedroom. The board bears the name of the businessman’s father – “Burkhan” and is painted in chocolate colors.

4. F-22 Raptor

The fifth generation US military fighter is being produced simultaneously by two large companies: Boeing and Lockheed Martin Corp. It is considered one of the most expensive in the world. Taking into account all the costs of development and production, one F-22 is estimated at 300-350 million dollars. Newspaper "The Washington Post“called the development unjustified, pointing out that an hour of flight on a fighter would cost the military department $44,000. Later these data were confirmed.

American military equipment is the most expensive in the world

Can cover troops and strike enemy aircraft in any weather conditions. Maximum speed – 2400 km/h.

5. C-17 Globemaster III

Originally developed by the corporation " McDonnell Douglas", but after the merger with Boeing, the latter officially became a manufacturer. An expensive military transport aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 256,350 kg. It was supplied both to its own market and to the foreign market. Among the buyers are the military departments of the following countries:

Australia;
India;
Canada;
Great Britain.

C-17 in Antarctica

Minimum price – $218,000,000.

6. R-8A Poseidon

A naval aircraft developed from the P-3 to track and destroy submarines. The design follows the shape of the Boeing 737-800ERX. This model is supplied only to the domestic market of America; the Neptune model, which differs from the Poseidon in shape and characteristics, is sold abroad.

Anti-submarine patrol board of the VP-16 squadron

Equipped with ground-based radars, internal and external missile hardpoints. The cost of one aircraft unit is $200 million.

7. Boeing 747-430 Custom

Seventh place in the TOP 10 is occupied by the private liner of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. Officially registered with the government of the country. The owner has a passion for luxury technology and has a collection of 600 Rolls-Royce cars.

This particular liner belongs to the Sultan of Brunei

How much the plane cost in a special configuration is not disclosed. According to preliminary data, it is valued at $200,000,000. One of the most expensive private jets is divided into separate rooms inside, there is an office and a meeting room.

8. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

American military air technology is one of the most successful in the world and certainly the most expensive. The E-2D long-range radar detection aircraft was supplied to the armed forces of its own country and other countries: Japan, France, Israel, Egypt and China. Currently, the equipment has been upgraded, modern model 24 pieces will be supplied for US military needs.

A unique aircraft of its kind

A military aircraft can easily detect targets within a radius of 540 kilometers. Capable of detecting enemy cruise missiles within 1/2 radius. According to preliminary estimates, the cost of one aircraft exceeds 150 million.

9. Boeing 747-400 Custom

The personal aircraft of the family of the King of Saudi Arabia is striking in luxury. Dining room for 14 seats, two bedrooms. A special comfortable chair is equipped for the owner. The entire interior is done in gold color. Sinks in toilets from expensive stone, plasma screens and expensive flooring. The price of the aircraft is estimated at $156,000,000.

The King of Saudi Arabia during his visit to Indonesia

10. Boeing 747– 8 VIP

An exclusive version of the double-deck Boeing was produced 11 times for various people. The most expensive model belongs to an anonymous client. Journalists are sure that this is one of the leaders of the Middle East state.

Airplane interior inside

The aircraft cabin is decorated in such a way that the passenger feels comfort in everything: a spacious bedroom, a lounge and meeting room, a study, a dining area. The plane itself, without interior decoration, is estimated at $150 million. The client paid extra for furniture and technical capabilities separately.

Football players' planes

Highly paid athletes are increasingly purchasing private jets and using them to travel around the world without restrictions. Let's look at several airliners and tell you how much they cost world-famous football players.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Gulfstream G650)

In 2016, the football player was named after international Airport Madeira, but few people know that the most expensive plane created for the athlete also belongs to him. This is a Gulfstream G650. In total, over 300 models of business jets for private individuals have been produced worldwide. They are widely used and have proven themselves. It's comparative new model, on sale since 2010.

Cristiano boards his plane

The order price for Cristiano is $66 million.

Wayne Rooney (Dassault Falcon 900LX)

A football player from England paid almost 26 million euros for a medium-sized French-made business jet. The wingspan is 19 meters, the length of the aircraft is 20 meters. The interior is comfortable, compact, allowing you to comfortably spend time on short distances.

Dassault Falcon 900LX

Dassault Falcon is capable of carrying up to 19 passengers and 2 crew members.

Neymar (Embraer Legacy 450)

Embraer has been selling aircraft of this class since 2008. The Brazilian star, Neymar, could not pass by and purchased the plane for 20 million euros. Fans received the news with enthusiasm, because the athlete invested money in a product made in his homeland.

Embraer Legacy 450 interior

Over 40 copies were produced, the business jet is certified for daytime and night flights. Equipped with two rear-mounted turbofan engines.

The most expensive seats among airlines

When choosing an airline, a passenger thinks not only about cost and safety, but also about comfort. Long-haul flights of 6-11 hours are tiring for a sitting position. A number of citizens are ready to overpay, but fly in comfort.

First class cabin at Qatar Airways

The most comfortable accommodation conditions are offered today:

« Singapore Airlines", where each first class seat is fenced off from the aisle, the seats are extra wide, a local chef prepares meals to order, and passengers can sleep during the journey or enjoy a personal entertainment system. A round trip flight from Singapore to Sydney costs $6,550.
Emirates, whose first class is legendary. An on-board bar with fine wines, private cabins, meals from a first-class chef and an Ice multimedia entertainment system. The passenger will be able to take 50 kilograms of luggage on board. For a round-trip flight from Dubai to Sydney in first class, you will have to pay $8,600.
« Qatar Airways" - one of the most reliable and convenient. Qsuite - in-flight suites, they are fenced, have atmospheric lighting, here you can work, watch TV, and sleep at night. The cost of a round trip flight from Doha to Sydney will cost $10,000.

conclusions

The most expensive aircraft in the world and in the history of aviation is the military development of the United States “Northrop B-2 Spirit”. According to journalists, one copy of the heavy bomber is valued at $2.1 billion. The most expensive private airliner is the Airbus A380 Super Jumbo, owned by the Prince of Saudi Arabia.
To find out how much the most expensive private jet ever purchased by a football star costs, you should take a close look at what Cristiano Ronaldo flies. Only millionaires can afford to fly on a personal Gulfstream G650.
The most expensive first-class flights are offered by Qatar Airways.

Producing weapons is a profitable business: no matter what price greedy gunsmiths set, governments pay generously. Especially when it comes to aviation, which Western powers love to fight with.

Thus, the USA overpaid almost a billion for newest aircraft F-35 Lightning II. Lockheed Martin recently confronted the Pentagon with the fact that the cost of the contract would increase by $800 million.

However, this is not so expensive for the Yankees: M PORT found several combat aircraft that cost America no less.

$94 MILLION - F/A-18 HORNET

A twin-engine, strike fighter of the US Air Force, which was born in the distant 80s. The first among its American counterparts to cross a fighter and an attack aircraft, being able to hit both ground and air targets. He received his baptism of fire during Operation Desert Storm. It is in service with Canada, Australia, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland.

$102 MILLION - EA-18G GROWLER

Version of the previous aircraft: fewer weapons, but a lot of effective electronic jamming equipment. Growler is designed for fleet needs. It can jam enemy radars and interfere with enemy electronic communications.

Source: defense.gov

$118 MILLION - V-22 OSPREY

This is a vertical take-off transport aircraft. It is called a tiltrotor and combines the advantages of an airplane and a helicopter. From the first he took speed, from the second - freedom of maneuver, landing people and equipment in the most inconvenient places. However, the originality of the idea required sacrifices: about 30 people died during the Osprey tests.

Source: defense.gov

$122 MILLION - F-35 LIGHTNING II

Lockheed Martin won the most lucrative military contract in world history - we already mentioned it at the beginning of the rating. Of course: after all, this F-35 is a fifth-generation supersonic fighter-bomber.

And yet, at the stage of flight testing, the last word of NATO aircraft was criticized for its overweight and poor engine thrust. And in 2008, hackers broke into electronic codes aircraft control.

After these troubles, Lockheed Martin no longer believed that the contract could be fulfilled. But the Pentagon had nowhere to go - and the Molniya is already preparing to become a production aircraft.

Source: defense.gov

$232 MILLION - E-2D ADVANCED HAWKEYE

Vigilant observation and reconnaissance aircraft. The latest modification of the radar has increased the viewing area by 300% compared to other reconnaissance aircraft. “If necessary, he will hear Ayatollah Khomeini shelling pistachios,” joked one of the US weapons experts.

So far, only two E-2Ds are flying, which have been transferred to the American fleet.

Source: defense.gov

$241 MILLION - VH-71 KESTREL

The future flagship of the presidential helicopter fleet has already burned through a lot of money. The project, launched under Bush Jr., exceeded its budget by 50% with the advent of Obama. It was decided to reduce costs, but the helicopter still spent an extra half a billion dollars.

Source: defense.gov

$290 MILLION - P-8A POSEIDON

A military version of the Boeing 747, intended to accompany anti-submarine ships and conduct maritime reconnaissance. It carries on board torpedoes, missiles, depth charges and other capabilities to kill fish with impunity. Enters service in 2013.

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