What do Arab sheikhs and Russian oligarchs fly on? The most expensive plane in the world: photo, rating The coolest private plane in the world

The airplane is one of the most unique types of transport invented by man. Aircraft not only allow you to quickly move from one corner of the planet to another, but can also carry out important military strategic tasks for the state. Fabulous amounts of money are spent on the production of flying machines, and the cost of some models exceeds hundreds of millions of American dollars.

The readers are presented with the most expensive aircraft in the world - the top 10.

10. Boeing 747– 8 VIP | Cost: $200 million

Boeing 747-8 VIP, which is also called the Dreamliner, opens the top ten most expensive aircraft in the world. The owner of the “airship” is Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau. The aircraft is also considered the largest and longest in the world. A regular Boeing 747–8 can accommodate up to five thousand people. The Dreamliner may not seat as many people, but it is renowned for its luxurious design and unsurpassed comfort. The cost of the airliner is currently estimated at 200 million US dollars.

9. Boeing 747-400 Custom | Cost: $230 million

The Boeing 747-400 Custom model, owned by Saudi Arabian Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, is on the list of the most expensive aircraft in the world. It was purchased in 2003 and almost completely modernized. On board there are two luxurious bedrooms and a large living room for 14 people. The cost of the airliner is estimated at 230 million US dollars.

8. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye | Cost: $232 million

The E-2 D Advanced Hawkeye is the most unusual American carrier-based aircraft, which is far from the lowest cost. Its ancestor, the E-2, was developed by Grumman Aircraft in 1960 and was exported to countries such as France, Israel and Japan, where it continues to operate today. The modified E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has a satellite communications and navigation system, an electronic scanning system, an advanced radar and turbo engines, allowing the aircraft to carry out its missions in all weather conditions. The cost of the Advance Hawkeye is $232 million, which allows it to be included in the list of the most expensive aircraft.

7. Boeing 747-430 Custom | Cost: $233 million

Owned by the Sultan of Brunei from the island of Borneo, it is one of the most luxurious and expensive airliners in the world. The aircraft was purchased for $100 million, but after its modification the cost increased sharply and amounted to $233 million. An amount exceeding the original cost of the ship was spent by the Sultan on arranging a luxurious interior and decor including elements made of precious metals. For example, the washbasin in the bathroom is made of pure gold. On board the flying mansion there is a living room and many bedrooms.

6. R-8A Poseidon | Cost: $250 million

The American reconnaissance aircraft ranks sixth on the list of the most expensive aircraft in the world. His responsibilities include detecting and destroying enemy submarines. It also participates in anti-ship operations and performs rescue missions. The reconnaissance aircraft is a modification of the Boeing 737-800, from which it is distinguished by a modified wing. Poseidon began production in 2012, its production continues to this day. Over the entire period, 46 units were produced. It is in the air service of countries such as the USA, Great Britain, Australia and India. The P-8A Poseidon carries deep-sea bombs, torpedoes, missiles, anti-submarine systems and other weapons equipment. The cost of such a reconnaissance aircraft is estimated at $250 million.

5. C-17A Globemaster III | Cost: $328 million

It is one of the ten most expensive aircraft in the world with a cost of $328 million per unit. The Boeing aircraft is one of the largest military aircraft. The series was produced from 1991 to 2015, with a total of 270 units produced. Currently, the C-17A Globemaster III is in service with the air forces of the United States, Australia, Great Britain, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, India and many other countries. The tasks of the air vehicle include performing tactical and strategic operations, transporting military cargo and troops, as well as evacuating the wounded.

4. F-22 Raptor | Cost: $350 million

The world's most expensive fighter aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Recognized as the best military aircraft. The fifth-generation multi-role fighter is in service with the United States. It has unsurpassed technical characteristics, thanks to which it can perform military missions in absolutely any weather conditions. The F-22 can shoot down enemy missiles, be invisible to radar, and is capable of flying at supersonic speeds. The fighters were produced from 1997 to 2011. A total of 195 units were produced. The export of serial fighters was prohibited. The cost of one such model is estimated at 350 million US dollars. Subsequently, production of a cheaper version of the F-25 was launched.

3. Airbus A340-300 Custom | Cost $500 million

"Burkhan", owned by Alisher Asmanov, is one of the most expensive aircraft in the world. Its value is estimated at 500 million US dollars. The aircraft was commissioned by a Russian billionaire and was named after his father. It is worth noting that the cost of a regular Airbus A340-300 Custom model does not exceed 253 million USS. Since the airliner was modernized and made to order, its price almost doubled. The aircraft's capacity is about 400 passengers. A total of 377 units of this type were produced.

2. Airbus A380 Custom | Cost 500 million dollars

The largest and most expensive private jet in the world, owned by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia. Its height is almost 25 meters, and its length exceeds 72 meters. The Airbus A380 Custom can accommodate about a thousand passengers. There is a garage for two cars, a stable, a bathroom with shower, a wellness center and many rooms. This is a real house on wings. The cost of the luxury aircraft is 500 million US dollars. A total of 195 vessels of this type were built.

1. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber | Cost: $2.1 billion

The most expensive aircraft in the world, the cost of which is estimated at 2.1 billion US dollars. It is a heavy, stealth bomber that was developed by the American military company Northrop Grumman. Currently in service with the United States. A total of 21 aircraft were produced. Initially, it was planned to produce over a hundred of these bombers, but due to their high cost, it was decided to stop production at two dozen. In 2008, there was a disaster in which one of the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers was destroyed. The uniqueness of the bomber lies in its equipment with stealth technologies, thanks to which it is able to bypass any enemy defense systems.

How Russian businessmen move their bodies around the world.

Rich Russians, about whom Russian Forbes often writes, are people with quirks, and they have money for these quirks. We have already written about what kind of houses domestic billionaires live in and what yachts they use to travel across the seas and oceans. It's time to take a closer look at another almost obligatory attribute of the oligarchs' image - their own planes.

Classifying a private jet as a fad, however, is not always the right decision. Sometimes you need your own airliner simply because “time is more valuable than money.” In addition, often a personal jet is not the property of an individual - it may be leased or owned by a corporation that provides it to the business owner.
The fleet of Russian billionaires has a wide variety of aircraft - from the Yak-142 to the Boeing 767-300 and army helicopters. Capacious long-haul Boeing and Airbus aircraft are used for long-haul flights. However, they are extremely expensive to maintain, which is why the smaller Falcon, Gulfstream and Bombardier are more popular among billionaires. In total, according to some data, there are about 500 private VIP aircraft in the Russian Federation.

According to VIP passengers themselves, what they primarily need from airplanes is safety, reliability, speed and a certain level of comfort. The oligarchs understand the purposes for which they need airplanes, and equip them to suit existing tasks and their tastes, which is why the interiors of airships often reflect the individuality of their owners. Some rich people decorate an airplane in hi-tech style, some love golden oriental luxury and expensive carpets, some set up an art gallery from originals or a library. In addition, there are originals in which the inside of the plane looks like a hut or a restaurant.

There are also adherents of a healthy lifestyle who set up an on-plane gym with treadmills and exercise bikes. However, there are restrictions in finishing - for example, it is forbidden to install billiard tables, heavy bathtubs, or use fire hazardous and bulky materials (for example, marble). In general, it usually takes one to two years and up to $20 million to customize an aircraft cabin in Switzerland. The maintenance of a castle in the air costs 3-5% of its cost per year and depends on the country of registration.

Who, how and with whom flies

The private aircraft fleet is divided into a fleet of large airliners, which depart only with permission from air traffic control services, and small aircraft, which depart only with notification. All of them can be either private or corporate property. There are also leased business aircraft used by businessmen and officials - however, officials more often use scheduled aircraft. Flights on rented planes are not cheap: the average bill is a million rubles or more. There is also a price tag for the most frequently booked routes: for example, prices for renting a four-seater plane from Moscow round trip to Courchevel range from 40 thousand euros, to the Maldives - from 80 thousand euros, to Nice and Paris - from 30 thousand. Euro. It is clear that all these services are not for the poor.

It is significant that almost all business flight equipment, both private and corporate, are usually registered in offshore companies and do not pay Russian taxes, although they are based in the Russian Federation.
The cost of servicing private jets, including the flights themselves, can range from 100 thousand dollars to several million per year. Standard for calculations: four pilots, one engineer, two or three flight attendants and one manager. Speaking of personnel: the monthly salaries of pilots in business aviation are 12-15 thousand dollars, flight attendants - 2.5-5 thousand, but this money is given to them with hard work: a flight attendant must speak a foreign language, the basics of psychology, medical skills, understand in the wines and cuisines of various nations, and at the same time in the detergents with which the salon is maintained. Ordering food on board (the Pushkin restaurant on Tverskoy Boulevard is popular) and maintaining order and cleanliness on the planes is also the responsibility of the flight attendant. High loads on the body often lead to occupational diseases of flight attendants: forgetfulness due to oxygen starvation, infertility, cancer, varicose veins, etc. That's it - either health or money. By the way, for this money they also require IQ, and the appearance, of course, must be attractive so that it looks adequate against the backdrop of an expensive aircraft.

Oligarchs privatize airports

Vnukovo-3 on the territory of Vnukovo is the largest business airport in Europe. On average, 35-40 thousand private flights are operated from here per year, which is 90% of all Russian business flights. The complex for servicing business class aircraft and VIP passengers is under strict security around the clock. Departures and arrivals of VIP aircraft are not announced and are not listed on schedules, and VIP passengers arrive and depart through special terminals where no one can see them. Based on the number of flights in a certain direction, you can form an opinion about what is happening in the business community. For example, compared to 2014, in 2016, flights to France decreased by 30%, and the number of flights to Ukraine fell to almost zero. But the number of flights to Malta increased from 39 to 120. Curious, what would this be for?

Vnukov-3 has one more feature. It is this port that is used by those who need to leave the country as quickly as possible. It was from here that Antalbank President Magomed Mukhiev, suspected of embezzling 30 billion rubles, wanted to fly off on a charter plane not long ago. It seems that this is where banker Borodin, accused of embezzling 62 billion rubles from the Bank of Moscow, started from here, as well as a number of other gentlemen who were ahead of the prosecutor’s office. Ex-Mayor of Moscow Yuri Luzhkov flew away from here, loading the plane with antiques, paintings and even beehives. From the same airport, rich people fly abroad to see doctors and cosmetologists.

BY THE WAY

In 2013, Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree on the state’s withdrawal from ownership of Vnukovo airport. One of the main advantages of this port is its high profitability. At one time, Moscow really wanted to get the port, but it didn’t work out. However, the capital has invested a decent amount of money in it, and in recent years the state budget has invested a lot in Vnukovo-3.
Airports are strategic objects, which is why they are usually state-owned. However, the Medvedev government does not think so, purposefully transferring the largest airports under oligarchic control. Groups of airports for Viktor Vekselberg and Oleg Deripaska have already been formed.

Thus, the state is deprived of income from airports and refuses a strategic resource in favor of the oligarchs. Forbes, regarding the privatization of Vnukovo, reported that private shareholders will own a controlling stake, consolidated by Vnukovo International Airport OJSC (75%), in which Skoch, co-owner of Usmanov's USM holdings, will have 81%. Private owners will have an option to buy out the remaining 25-30% of the state's shares. Vnukovo may later become part of Alisher Usmanov’s USM Holdings. The scheme is simple: in return for investing relatively small funds, the oligarchs will receive a huge piece of state property. This is not only an airport, but also a railway access, a road, the surrounding infrastructure, and land in the directions where the Russian business elite mainly lives: Rublevskoye, Mozhaiskoye and Novorizhskoye highways. Why not continue the loans-for-shares auctions?

Favorite planes of oligarchs:

1. Airbus A340-300.
Owner - Alisher Usmanov
Cost: $350 million.
Alisher Usmanov has several aircraft, but the Airbus A340-300 is the largest of them. $112 million was spent on its retrofitting. The plane has four engines, its flight range is 13,500 kilometers. There are no more than 30 such aircraft in the world. The airliner is named after the father of the oligarch “Burkhan” (the oligarch’s yacht is named after his mother). The tail number M-IABU in the “translation” apparently stands for “Isle of Man, I-A.B. Usmanov."

2. Boeing 767-300ER.
Owner - Roman Abramovich
Cost: $191 million.
It is known that the plane is registered in the offshore Aruba (Caribbean, Netherlands). The flight range of this Boeing is 11 thousand kilometers. Aircraft capacity -
245 passengers. The plane is sometimes called a “bandit” for its characteristic black “glasses” near the cockpit and a dark stripe along the plane. In addition to Boeing, Abramovich has other personal planes.

3. Airbus A319 M-RBUS.
Owner - Mikhail Prokhorov
This is a large 6 year old ship with a dynamic livery and the call sign Silver Arrows. The length of the plane on which the politician and billionaire prefers to fly is 33.8 meters, the wingspan is 35.8 meters. The cabin can accommodate up to 156 passengers. The catalog value is $88.6 million. However, the interior of the liner was most likely specially redesigned to suit the needs of the owner.

4. Airbus A319-133.
Owner - Dmitry Rybolovlev
Cost: $86 million.
The liner has the tail number M-KATE in honor of the oligarch’s daughter Ekaterina. A standard aircraft can accommodate up to 156 passengers, a business modification can carry up to 19 people, and the flight range is up to 12 thousand kilometers. Dmitry Rybolovlev was one of the first to become involved in securities and their purchase. He is interested in collecting impressionist works and lives in Monaco. The basis of his fortune is the funds received from the sale of Uralkali.

5. Airbus A319-115 CJ.
Owner - Andrey Skoch
Cost: $50 million.
Through his father, who is in his ninth decade and to whom the business has been transferred, Andrei Skoch participates in the company USM Holdings, the main owner of which is Alisher Usmanov. Skoch also owns a significant stake in Vnukovo Airport. USM Holdings unites metallurgical, telecommunications and Internet assets of partners.

6. Gulfstream
Owner - Vladimir Potanin
Cost: $33 million.
The plane is designed for 19 passengers. Its flight altitude is 15 kilometers, flight range is 12.5 thousand kilometers, speed is 850 kilometers per hour. Potanin worked in the structures of the Ministry of Foreign Trade of the USSR, created the foreign economic association "Interros", sold natural resources, created ONEXIM Bank (probably using money from the CPSU), gave birth to the idea of loans-for-shares auctions and through them received the Sidanko oil company with small borrowed money, Novorossiysk Shipping Company and Norilsk Nickel. Capital was earned from Norilsk Nickel, Rosbank and from the purchase and resale of assets.

7. Bombardier BD-700 Global Express. Owner - Viktor Vekselberg
Cost: $23 million.
Vekselberg is the founder of the Russian-American joint venture Renova and the aluminum holding SUAL. His fortune is estimated at $12.4 billion. Viktor Vekselberg made large earnings after purchasing generating capacities (IES Holding) and inflating the tariffs for the services provided and actively working with the Skolkovo Information Center, very generously financed by the Ministry of Finance. According to Ruspres, if the Investigative Committee is actively involved in the IC, then V.F. You may really need a plane urgently. However, Viktor Vekselberg is a member of many public organizations and enjoys the support of the Skolkovo Foundation Board of Trustees, which includes Dmitry Medvedev, Vladislav Surkov and Arkady Dvorkovich, so they apparently trust him.

8. Boeing 737-7BJ/W BBJ.
Owner - Suleiman Kerimov
Cost: $50 million.
The model is designed for 19 passengers, the flight range is 9,300 kilometers at a speed of 850 kilometers per hour. Kerimov also has a Gulfstream G-V for 35 million. The Kerimov family owns 61% of the shares of the Polyus company (formerly Polyus Gold), the largest gold producer in the Russian Federation, as well as the Makhachkala International Airport. In addition, Kerimov owns the Nafta Moscow company. In 2015, Kerimov sold the Moscow Hotel. He made his fortune by investing in growth stocks. Since 2008 - member of the Federation Council from Dagestan.

9. Boeing 737-7BJ/W BBJ.
Owner - Rustam Tariko
The owner of the Russian Standard bank and vodka brand, Rustam Tariko, has the same jet. Now Tariko’s company “Rust” has an increase in sales of vodka, but the Russian Standard Bank, according to Utronews, is shaky. The bank owes about 70 billion rubles, the reason is debts on loans provided in foreign currency. Tariko has already sold his favorite yacht, but is holding on to the plane for now in case he needs it again.

An airplane is in itself not so much a means of transportation as a luxury: it consumes a huge amount of fuel, requires a hangar, a team of experienced pilots and technicians, and, of course, timely “upgrades.” But people who can afford their own “iron bird” often shell out so much that you want to gasp. Built-in cinemas, gilding, handmade carpets and even (although this has already become mainstream) gold plumbing - this is what the nouveau riche go to, just so that everyone in the world does not doubt that they are really rich.

They are also called business jets.

As you might guess, this aircraft belongs to an Arab sheikh and prince. Al Waleed bin Talal bought an Airbus A380 Custom back in 2012, and immediately - in a special configuration, designed specifically for rich “troubles”. For the most expensive plane, he paid about half a billion dollars.

The plane has two decks. Two of the sheikh's cars fly from below (he especially loves Rolls-Royces), as well as his horses, camels and even hawks - the owner of the plane is a hunter. A prayer room was also built there, the cunning architecture of which, in any direction, can direct the room towards Mecca.

In addition, on the plane you can find:

five bedrooms - for the owner and his guests,
Turkish bath, bath and shower,
gym,
concert hall,
rest rooms from all this splendor...

To make all this beauty shine and sparkle, 15 people work on the airliner - several pilots and a lot of flight attendants. They can serve both one owner and a thousand guests (that’s how many passengers the Airbus A380 can carry).

Many of you may ask a logical question: how does this palace even take off? After all, this is neither more nor less: 25 meters in height, 72 in length! But it not only rises into the sky, it can fly 14.5 thousand kilometers without refueling.

Slightly less cheap, but no less luxurious

Other sheikhs and other rich people of this world learned with envy about the Airbus A380... And immediately bombarded its creators with applications. Therefore, there are already quite a lot of such “birds” in the world - as many as 195 pieces. And you say - the global economic crisis...

We invite you to learn about the no less luxurious, and often no less expensive, planes of other billionaires.

Airbus A340-300 Custom, which has its own name - “Burkhan”. In this way, the owner of the plane, Russian billionaire Alisher Asmanov, honored his own father: the winged “bird” bears his name (interestingly, he also did not forget about his mother, naming the luxury yacht “Dilbar” in her honor). This flying miracle costs the same 500 million dollars (the price was primarily influenced by the fact that the interior was not basic, but designed to meet the numerous requirements of the owner).

Boeing 767. Its owner is Roman Abramovich. For the same “symbolic” 500 million, he received an interior in mahogany and ebony, gold interior items and even... His own anti-missile system. By the way, when he gets tired of Boeing, the Russian billionaire switches to an Airbus 340.

Boeing 747-430 Custom. Property of the Sultan of Brunei. The owner bought it “only” for 100 million, but significantly modified it, stuffing it with all possible amenities and attributes of luxury, which is why the price of the aircraft increased to 230 million. There is even a golden washbasin (not painted, but entirely made of this most noble metal). History is silent about what the toilets in this plane are made of, although logic dictates that they, too, can be oh so difficult...

Boeing 747-400 Custom. Another “bird” by Al Walid bin Talal, about whom we already wrote above. Yes, this man is richer than Uncle Scrooge! A huge golden living room, two royal bedrooms - and all this for 230 million greenbacks.

Boeing 747-8VIP, also known as Dreamliner. Its owner is not a sheikh (finally), but a billionaire from Hong Kong - Joseph Lau. For 200 million, this man equipped not a nouveau riche, but simply the most comfortable vehicle. There are no golden walls or bulging attributes of luxury here; the interior is more reminiscent of neo-modern.

The most sophisticated fighter

This is an American B-2 Spirit bomber. It is literally crammed with electronics. Take the casing for example - it is made of radio-absorbing materials, thanks to which this “bird” cannot be caught by radars.

The plane can carry any weapon (even nuclear).

In the USA, 21 of these were collected. Each cost American taxpayers 2 billion and another 100 million in greenbacks! Military journalists report that it was the Spirits who were involved in bombing campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The most expensive passenger airliner

It's called Concorde.

Its creation is an interesting story in itself. This supersonic aircraft was invented in Europe back in the 50s, but the project turned out to be too expensive for any one country, so two powerful enterprises took on it at once - the American company Boeing and the Russian (at that time Soviet) Tupolev Design Bureau. Over time, the United States withdrew from the project, and France and Britain joined it.

As they say, if you suffer for a long time, everything will work out: the first Concorde (the name is very telling - translated as “commonwealth” or “accord”) took off in 1968. When it successfully (and at record speed) flew for 2 years, the creators blessed mass production.

In principle, only 14 aircraft were assembled. Four became the property of Air France, five - British Airways. They flew throughout Europe and the USA and at first turned out to be unprofitable. After the engines were improved (they began to eat less), tickets became a little cheaper, and the planes began to make a profit. Moreover, passengers also appreciated the convenience of super-fast transatlantic flights.

Unfortunately, in 2000, a fire occurred on board one of the “birds”. The plane crashed, killing more than a hundred passengers. The reputation of winged ships was tarnished. They tried to improve them, but since 2003 they no longer fly.

But is it necessary to buy your own plane to fly like a king? No! You can travel first class, and then you will have access to marbled beef on Chinese porcelain, champagne and a luxurious bed strewn with rose petals. This video will tell you more about flying in first class, and in particular about the airlines that provide this service:

The fastest transport, capable of covering vast distances in the shortest possible time, is an airplane. This type of transport is not only distinguished by its speed, but is also extremely comfortable.

The top ten most expensive aircraft, the cost of which varies from 100 million to 1 billion dollars, includes not only military aircraft - their high cost is fully justified by their high technical characteristics. The top 10 also includes private jets with comfortable cabins.

10th place - Bombardier Global Express - 57 million. $

Bombardier Global Express - $57 million

Cost: $57 million.
Made in Canada.
Business class plane.
Designed for long-distance flights.
Capable of covering vast distances with one refueling.
In the cabin: items made of genuine leather, many gilded interior parts, as well as precious woods.
Luxurious, comfortable environment typical of rich people.

9th place - Airbus A-319-115XCJ - 86 million $

Airbus A-319-115XCJ – $86 million

In ninth place is the luxury plane of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych - Airbus A-319-115XCJ. The liner was custom-made in the USA, Dallas; the creation of this device took more than three years.

Cost: $86 million.
On board there are: a meeting room, a relaxation room, and rooms for accompanying persons.
The indescribably luxurious interior of the salon is made in beige, the bedroom and bathroom are decorated with gold. The highlight of the interior is the sink in the bathroom, made of expensive pink marble.

8th place - Boeing 747 - 170 million $

In eighth place in the ranking is the aircraft owned by King Mswati III of Swaziland. Boeing 747. Subsequently, this luxurious purchase almost provoked a revolution in the state. At this time, the people lived a miserable existence on two dollars a day.

The price of the aircraft is 170 million dollars.
The king purchased it in 2002, spending half of the government treasury.

7th place - Airbus 340-300 — 350 million $

Airbus 340-300 – $350 million

Cost: $350 million.
Created in Switzerland in 2008.

6th place - F-22 Raptor - 350 million $

The cost of the aircraft is $350 million.
Very demanding to use.
An F-22 Raptor fighter jet costs $19,000 per hour to fly.

We have come to the top five most expensive aircraft in the world. So: 5th place - Boeing 747-200B — 375 million $

Boeing 747-200B – $375 million

The price of the aircraft is $375 million.
Incredibly expensive and refined interior.
The latest technical characteristics, including missile defense, as well as means for combating radio electronics.
Electromagnetic protection in case of nuclear attack.
Without refueling, the aircraft flies 12,550 kilometers and can be refueled in the air.

4th place - Boeing 767 -$500 million

Boeing 767– fourth place in the top 10 most expensive aircraft in the world. Its owner is the famous oligarch Roman Abramovich, a true connoisseur of speed and luxury. Its fleet also includes another aircraft, by the way, which is also not cheap - the Airbus 340.

The price of Boeing 767 is from 500 million dollars.
The interior is finished in red and ebony.
Interior items include products from
There is an anti-missile system on board the liner.

And finally, the top three of our top ten are the most highly rated aircraft: 3rd place - Airbus A380 – $500 million

The third stupa

The price is more than 500 million dollars.
There are several bedrooms on board, as well as 20 cabins for VIP guests.
Area for spa treatments, sauna and hydromassage.
A bar, a dance floor, a concert hall - everything for those who want to thoroughly relax during the flight.
A gym is specially equipped for sports lovers.

2nd place - Boeing 747-430 – $1 billion

Boeing 747-430 – $1 billion

The cost of this miracle is 1 billion US dollars.
The interior design of the salon is made in oriental style. There are handmade carpets here, and the plumbing fixtures are made of the purest gold.

So, we have reached the top of our top 10: 1st place - B-2 Spirit - $2 billion 100 million

B-2 Spirit - $2 billion 100 million

And at the top, of course, is the representative of American military equipment, the famous B-2 Spirit bomber, which was used by the United States during reconnaissance and bombing in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The plane is valued at 2 billion and 100 million dollars!!!
This is a true marvel of modern military technology, equipped with the latest developments in military technology, as well as the stealth function, thanks to which the bomber received the honorary title of “invisible aircraft.”

Few people have not at least once in their life thought about how nice it would be to have their own personal plane, on which you can go anywhere in the world at any time. Our top list today includes the most amazing and incredible private jets, the owners of which are the richest and most influential people on the planet:
5. Boeing 757
owner – Donald Trump, billionaire, USA
cost of the aircraft – 100,000,000 US dollars

The aircraft, which was not originally designed specifically for the American businessman, was re-equipped, after which it began to meet all the requirements of its new owner. Mandatory for Donald Trump was the presence of: a modern home theater with a 52-inch plasma screen, a spacious bedroom with silk linens depicting the family coat of arms, a personal office equipped with desks and necessary office equipment, a bathroom with a circular shower, gold-plated faucets and a sink, as well as crystal Waterford lamps, expensive paintings and seat belts with gold buckles.

4. Boeing 747-8I VIP
owner – Joseph Lau, billionaire, Hong Kong
cost of the aircraft – 153,000,000 US dollars

The plane of one of the richest Asian businessmen is called “Dreamliner”. It boasts vaulted ceilings, spiral staircases, flat-screen video monitors, a home theater, a gym, a conference room, a wine cellar with an extensive wine collection (about 10,000 bottles), and a portrait of Mao Zedong by Andy Warhol, purchased for $17,400,000. USA.

3. Boeing 747-430
owner – Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei
cost of the aircraft – 233,000,000 US dollars

One of the richest monarchs in the world has three private jets, and the Boeing 747-430 is the Sultan's largest aircraft. He bought it from Lufthansa for US$100 million and spent another US$133 million on the interior: the living room. the bedroom and bathroom are decorated with gold and French Lalique crystal. Even the shells are made of pure gold.

2. Airbus 340-300
owner – Alisher Usmanov, Russian billionaire
cost of the aircraft – 350,000,000 US dollars

The owner of a fortune of 15.8 billion US dollars has several planes, but this is his favorite. The aircraft was purchased for 238 million US dollars and equipped with the latest technology for the remaining 112 million. The aircraft with four engines is ideal for long-term intercontinental flights: its flight range is 13,500 km.

1. Airbus 380
owner - Prince Al-Walid bin Talal bin Adel Aziz Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family
cost of the aircraft – 500,000,000 US dollars

One of the richest people in the Arab world has 3 personal planes, and one of them is the largest, most luxurious and expensive Airbus 380. It was purchased for 300 million US dollars, and another 200 million was spent on remodeling the interior to the taste of the prince. The "Flying Palace" boasts a concert hall for 10 people, an entertainment area, a hammam (Turkish bath) with a marble plunge pool, a SPA room, a dining room for 14 people, a prayer room with rugs oriented towards Mecca thanks to the computer, a garage, stables, royal hall, 20 guest rooms, 5 bedrooms with bathrooms, a meeting room with holographic monitors, a personal throne located in the center of the plane so that the prince does not get homesick. In addition, the airliner has a "magic" room with monitors on all the walls, floor and ceiling, showing the terrain over which it is currently flying. The aircraft, which has 11 flight attendants on board, can accommodate up to 853 passengers. The list of the royal decoration of the aircraft can be continued for a long time, but its only drawback is that not every airport can accommodate such a giant.

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