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In the era of capitalism, when almost all borders between countries in the world have been erased, it is simply impossible to do without such a means of transportation as an airplane. It not only simplifies people’s lives, allowing them to cross distances of tens or even hundreds of kilometers in a matter of hours, but is also an integral part of the air military forces of many states. Flight to aircraft not only reduces the time it takes to cover a certain distance, but also allows you to do it comfortably. The cost of aircraft and travel on it is much higher than other types of transport. The most expensive private jet in the world costs over $500 million.
Top 10 most expensive aircraft in the world
The top ten most expensive aircraft from around the world are aircraft whose cost ranges from $100 million to $2 billion. True, the most expensive aircraft in the world is not passenger airliner, and a military aircraft. Many aviation connoisseurs are interested in how much the most expensive aircraft costs. The cost of airliners is influenced not only by their market price, but also by the decoration of the cabins and technical equipment. The most expensive aircraft in the world belong to famous multi-billionaires and public figures who can afford to have their own comfortable aircraft or even several in their fleet.
10th place
Gulfstream V.
The liner, owned by the famous actor Jim Carrey, is valued at $59 million. The actor acquired a personal airliner for business trips in comfortable conditions and with all possible amenities. The Gulf Stream is rightfully one of the fastest aircraft of this class. Its cabin is designed for only 16 passengers, but before the transformation of this aircraft into a comfortable aviation vehicle, its board could accommodate up to a couple of hundred people. There are only 191 aircraft of this model worldwide.
9th place
Boeing 757.
The cost of this airliner, which has taken pride of place in the world ranking of the most expensive airliners, is $100 million. The owner of this aircraft is the current US President and famous billionaire – Donald Trump. On board the airliner there is a printed in capital letters the owner's surname, so when you see this ship, you will never confuse it with another plane. There is information that this aircraft was previously in the possession of the co-founder of the famous global company Microsoft, Paul Allen, from whom Donald Trump actually bought this aircraft.
The cabin of this top-rated airliner offers real luxury and comfort. Passenger seats are equipped with seat belts with gold-plated buckles, and the onboard bathroom sinks and taps are also made of pure gold. There is also a huge home theater with a 52-inch diagonal plasma screen, two bedrooms for rest and sleep for tired passengers. The Boeing 757 can easily accommodate 23 passengers and no one will be constrained in terms of convenience and comfort, although in fact this aircraft model can easily accommodate several hundred people.
8th place
Boeing 757-8I VIP.
A place of honor in the ranking was taken by the plane owned by one of the richest businessmen in the world, Asian Joseph Lau. Boeing 757 is one of the most popular models aircraft among multibillionaires. They don’t mind spending a hundred or two million conventional units to get a personal plane. The cost of Joseph Lau's liner is over 150 million. On board the aircraft there is:
- beautiful designer spiral staircases;
- home cinema;
- conference hall;
- video monitors;
- vaulted ceilings;
- gym;
- a wine cellar with a huge collection of more than 10 thousand bottles of different wines;
- portrait of Mao Zedong, which is valued at $17.5 million.
The main highlight of this Boeing model is that it is two-story, due to which the area on which you can create a real palace increases several times, worthy of attention and a place of honor in the ranking of the most expensive private aircraft in the world.
7th place
Boeing 747.
The seventh place in the ranking is occupied by the Boeing 747, which belongs to Mswati the Third, the king of Swaziland. This aircraft is valued at $170 million and was purchased by the king, largely using funds from the state treasury, in 2002, at a time when Swaziland was in strong economic crisis, and the average population of the kingdom had to survive on two dollars a day. This acquisition of the king provoked a wave of protests among the population and almost led to a revolution.
6th place
Boeing 747-400.
The owner of this expensive Boeing is the Prince of Saudi Arabia, Al-Walid bin Talal, who has another, more expensive airliner in his arsenal. As conceived by the engineers, this aircraft was intended to carry 4 hundred passengers, but it was converted into a real luxurious and magnificent airliner with all the amenities. The following were safely accommodated in the cabin of this aircraft:
- two bedrooms;
- bathrooms;
- dinner table;
- work zone;
- places for recreation, etc.
The cost of this luxury aircraft is, by today's standards, 220 million US dollars.
5th place
Boeing 747-430.
This liner was purchased for 100 million US dollars, after which another 133 million cu were invested in its interior decoration, which in total exceeded 230 million. There are rumors that the owner has invested a lot more money in his Boeing 747-430 and now its value is about 1 billion dollars. Whether this is true or not, no one knows for sure.
But for the owner of this plane, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, whose savings amount to about 40 billion US dollars, this is not much money, so he can afford to fly in comfort and luxury. There are also two more airliners in its fleet, one of which is an Airbus 340. The cabin of the Boeing 747-430 has a very comfortable bathroom, bedroom, and living room, decorated with gilded elements. The interior design is strictly oriental in style. The salon is decorated with handmade carpets and sanitary ware made of pure gold, and the rooms are decorated with Lalique crystals.
4th place
Airbus A340-300.
The price of this aircraft is $350 million. This airliner belongs to one of the top ten expensive planes Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who, according to the ratings of the famous Forbes magazine for 2016, took an honorable third place among the richest citizens of Russia.
Alisher invested the funds not only in the purchase of the aircraft, creating comfort and luxurious conditions in the cabin, but also in tuning the board, on which the inscription “Burkhan” is emblazoned. This is the name of the businessman's father. But in honor of his mother, Usmanov acquired a yacht worth 100 million, with her name written on board - Dilbar. In this unusual way, the billionaire entrepreneur pays respect to his parents, who gave birth to and raised him.
The Airbus a340-300 was produced in Switzerland back in 2008, and the vessel was registered on the Isle of Man, hence official name airliner - "M-IABU". Alisher invested more than a hundred million in the decoration of his aircraft, but it’s worth it.
3rd place
Boeing 747-200B.
One of the most expensive aircraft in the world belongs to the former President of the United States of America, George Bush. The cost of the aircraft reaches 375 million dollars. On board the liner there is a luxurious, sophisticated, expensive interior, as well as the latest technical equipment in the form of missile defense, electromagnetic protection for defense in the event of a nuclear attack and means for combating radio electronics. This aircraft also entered the top ten most large aircraft peace. Due to its size, not every airport can accept this vessel. Without refueling, the aircraft can cover a distance of more than 12.5 thousand kilometers.
2nd place
Boeing 767.
The owner of this expensive luxury airliner, which costs about $500 million, is the world famous multi-billionaire owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovich. It has two aircraft in its fleet, but this one is rightfully the best. The second is an Airbus 340.
The interior of the Boeing 767 is decorated with expensive varieties of mahogany and ebony. Most decorative elements in the interior are made of gold of the highest standard. The Boeing cabin has a dining table for 30 people, a bedroom, a bathroom, and an area for relaxation and negotiations.
The airliner is also equipped with an anti-missile system. The outside of the board is decorated with an original design, which is why this aircraft was nicknamed “Bandit.”
1 place
Airbus A380 Custom.
The Airbus A380, which is the most expensive private airliner in the world, takes pride of place. Its price is slightly more than $500 million, and it belongs to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal of Saudi Arabia, discussed above. This luxurious double-deck liner is famous for its most expensive decorations, which are worthy of a member of the royal family. Inside there is:
- five bedrooms with bathrooms;
- 20 cabins for the prince's guests;
- dining room for 14 people;
- a meeting room with holographic monitors;
- area for health and spa treatments;
- garage for the Prince's car park;
- sauna with hot tub;
- hamam (Turkish bath);
- concert hall;
- dance floor;
- gym with exercise equipment;
- hawk room;
- a special room for prayer with rugs directed towards Mecca (they change their direction in accordance with the aircraft's course from the airliner's computer positioning systems);
- stables and much more.
The plane also has a specially equipped room with many monitors that display the terrain over which the aircraft is flying at a particular moment. The height of the aircraft is 25 meters, and the length of this aircraft is slightly more than 72 meters. There are only 195 aircraft of this model in the world, and only one of them rightfully tops the ranking of the most expensive aircraft in the world.
The most expensive plane in the world
Above is a rating of the most expensive private airliners in the world, but if you make a rating based on the cost of aircraft, without sorting them into passenger and military, then the Top most expensive aircraft will be the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, which costs $2.2 billion. Not only is luxurious decoration an important component of the price of an aircraft, but also its technical equipment and capabilities. Initially, it was planned to produce 132 units of such bombers, but then at a meeting of the US Congress it was decided to reduce the batch to 21 units. In 2008, one such military airliner crashed in a plane crash, as a result of which the military aviation fleet was reduced by one unit of this aircraft model.
This model of military aircraft is equipped with:
- stealth technologies that allow you to easily maneuver and bypass any enemy defensive systems;
- conventional and nuclear weapons (80 units of homing missiles and 16 units of nuclear bombs).
The B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber took part in air combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Back in 1997, its cost was only 737 million US dollars, and the full package of technical and combat equipment was estimated at 929 million conventional units. And today this model of combat airliner is the most expensive aircraft.
The most beautiful airliner in the world
The concept of beauty is quite subjective, but there are generally accepted rules and criteria (successful or unsuccessful combination of colors in the livery, the presence of the golden ratio, the originality of the design, the font in which the inscription with the name of the airline is written, etc.), by which one can judge the beauty of aircraft and create a conditional rating of the most beautiful of them.
The originality of design and avant-garde design on board the aircraft (livery) may not always be to the taste of passengers. Most often, it is the restrained, harmonious design styles of airliners that appeal to them, so a flashy, bright design cannot always guarantee success with passengers.
The most attractive in terms of external design are the aircraft of British Airways and AirFrance. A laconic design style using exclusively national colors and a minimum of decorative elements gives the appearance of the airliners of these two air carriers special attractiveness and elegance.
We should also highlight the aircraft with a pleasant and sophisticated design from the SkyTeam alliance. The side is silver in color with a rich blue keel with the alliance emblem - all this is brilliantly simple and very beautiful. The Swiss company is not inferior in the attractiveness of the external design of the aircraft, but judging by the bright and unobtrusive design of the airliners, there are no equals to the aircraft of the air carrier Air Malta, one of which is shown in the photo.
If we are talking about the beauty of an airliner’s interior, then when looking at photos of the most expensive aircraft, we can conclude that each of them is distinguished by its special elegance and luxury, but here, too, everything is purely subjective. Some people like flashy and pompous design, while others like simple and comfortable minimalism and restraint in the interior style.
How much does the cheapest plane cost?
By far the smallest and cheapest aircraft is FlyNano, which weighs only 70 kg, and the length of the miniature airliner is 3 m 80 cm with a wing length of 4 m 80 cm. You can purchase this airliner for only 25 thousand euros. Despite the aircraft's weight being too small, the pilot's weight can reach 130 kilograms.
The maximum height that this invention of technology can reach is 3 thousand meters. The model is available with a gasoline or electric motor. In the first version, the mini-plane can cover a distance of about 70 kilometers without refueling, but in the second it is almost half as much - only 40 km.
The designer of this miracle of modern aviation is Finnish engineer Aki Suokas, who worked on the project for more than 10 years. Most recently, his brainchild was presented at an air show held in Germany. And, to put it mildly, this airliner created a real sensation among visitors, thanks to which the Finnish aircraft designer received a lot of orders for the production of miniature aircraft.
An airplane is one of the most unique and versatile vehicles. Centuries-old history, coupled with technical progress, has made it possible not only to improve the ships, but also to add chic to them. Today, this equipment performs many tasks, ranging from military-strategic to the civilian sector.
Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent on the production of aircraft, as well as on their maintenance. But there is a separate caste of equipment, which is distinguished by its innovative technical part, and can amaze the imagination with luxurious finishes, interiors and other surroundings that accompany the status.
The most expensive private jets are bought by oligarchs, rulers and other powerful people. Owning such a vessel emphasizes the status of the owner. In addition, this is a good investment of free funds. The most expensive military aircraft can be afforded by developed and, naturally, far from poor states. The advanced technical part helps to solve specific problems, or, conversely, turn the vehicle into a universal tool for anything and everything.
So, let's try to figure out which plane is the most expensive, where it lives and what, in fact, it can boast of. For a more visual picture, the list will be presented in the form of a rating. All the models described below function, fly and delight their owners. Prices are taken from thematic magazines.
It should also be noted that the “indigenous” equipment of the vessel was taken into account when calculating the cost. That is, what is installed there is, as they say, firmly installed. Because some businessmen are cunning in order to get into venerable ratings and “equip” their planes with paintings by Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne and other valuables, which significantly increases the theoretical cost of the board.
The top 10 most expensive aircraft are as follows:
- B-2 "Spirit Stealth Bomber".
- Airbus A380 Custom.
- "Airbus A340-300 Custom".
- "F-22 Raptor."
- "C-17A Globemaster 3."
- "R-8A Poseidon".
- "Boeing 747-430 Custom."
- "E-2D Advanced Hawkey".
- "Boeing 747-400 Custom."
- "Boeing 747-8 VIP."
Let's take a closer look at the participants.
"Boeing 747-8 VIP"
One of the most expensive aircraft (photo below) received a more popular name - Dreamliner, or, in Russian, “Dream Liner”. Its lucky owner was a billionaire from the Middle Kingdom, Joseph Lau. In addition to the luxury inside the cabin, the model boasts the longest body.
In its basic version, up to one and a half thousand people could easily be accommodated on board. But after design modifications, the ship turned into a real premium hotel and one of the most expensive private jets in the world.
The cost of the liner is about 200 million dollars.
"Boeing 747-400 Custom"
Another private and most expensive plane, the owner of which is a prince from wealthy Saudi Arabia. It was bought back in 2003 and thoroughly modernized, turning it into an item of luxury and pride.
On board you can see luxurious bedrooms, living rooms, bars, a swimming pool and other delights of VIP realities. The ship is designed for 14 VIPs, not counting the “cuddle” for security guards.
The cost of the aircraft is about 230 million dollars.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
This is a rather unusual deck vessel in service with the US military, which does not prevent it from being one of the most expensive aircraft. This is a significantly improved modification of the previous generation E-2, which was so successful that the defense industry decided to revive the series in a new form.
The plane is literally stuffed to the brim with all sorts of equipment and military systems. It has its own satellite, an advanced electronic scanning module, turbo engines, a powerful radar and some weapons.
The vessel is designed to perform a wide variety of tasks, even the most terrible weather no problem for him. The board may not look as attractive as other participants in the rating, but it knows its business.
The cost of the aircraft is about 235 million dollars.
"Boeing 747-430 Custom"
This is a more technically advanced modification than the aforementioned four hundredth and, naturally, the airliner is one of the most expensive aircraft. The model was bought by the Sultan living on the island of Borneo for $100 million, but after designers and engineers worked on the ship, its price increased sharply.
The main amount was spent on luxurious chambers and interior elements made of precious metals. For example, ordinary washbasins on an airplane are made of high-carat gold. The owner turned the ship into a real premium flying mansion.
The cost of the liner is about 237 million dollars.
R-8A Poseidon
The Poseidon is in service with the US Army and serves as a reconnaissance aircraft. Its main task is the bearing of enemy submarines and their subsequent destruction. In addition, the transport is also used as an anti-ship interceptor and rescue vessel.
One of the most expensive aircraft was also adopted by Great Britain, India and Australia, but the bulk of the ships (46 in total) are located in the USA.
The cost of the aircraft is about $250 million.
"C-17A Globemaster 3"
This pride of the Boeing company is not only the largest, but also the most expensive vehicle. At the end of 2015, exactly 270 units were produced, after which production of the series ceased. The vessel is designed to transport oversized cargo, ranging from aircraft themselves to other military equipment such as artillery, tanks, etc.
As in the previous case, the Americans sold several copies for export to Great Britain, Canada and Arab Emirates, but the bulk of the equipment is based at US military airports. The ship is quite voracious, so one trip costs as much as launching three passenger liners.
The cost of the aircraft is about 330 million dollars.
"F-22 Raptor"
In addition to the fact that the Raptor is an expensive fighter, it has been repeatedly recognized by experts in this field as the best military aircraft in the whole world. The multi-role aircraft is in service with the US Army.
The latest, fifth generation of fighters has exceptional technical characteristics, which only our MIGs can compete with. Yes, the aircraft is considered the best in its class, but it is too voracious, so its tactical combat distance is noticeably shorter than its analogues.
The cost of the fighter is about 350 million dollars.
"Airbus A340-300 Custom"
This plane belongs to businessman Alisher Asmanov and is named “Burkhan” in honor of the owner’s father. The ship in its basic modification was in sixth place, but after expensive renovations it rose to third.
The plane initially accommodated 400 passengers, but after refurbishment it can take no more than 100 on board, but what! Expensive decoration, gold interior elements, furniture inlaid with precious stones, even light bulbs and lamps, and those are made of precious metals.
The cost of the liner is about 500 million dollars.
"Airbus A380 Custom"
This is one of the largest and at the same time expensive aircraft of our time. It is owned by the prince from Saudi Arabia, al-Walid ibn Talal. Its length is almost 80 meters and its height is 25, which is very, very high for a private vessel.
In its basic modification, the board was ready to accommodate up to 1000 passengers, but after designers and engineers worked on it, no more than 50 people. In essence, this is a real house with wings and there is everything from a garage with stables to a huge swimming pool with luxurious bedrooms.
The cost of the model is about 500 million dollars.
B-2 Stealth Bomber "Spirit"
The top of the ranking is occupied by the American multi-purpose bomber. This is the most expensive aircraft in the world, and it is ahead of the others by a very significant amount. Experts value the Spirit series at $2.1 billion. The aircraft is a multirole tactical bomber capable of performing a wide variety of missions.
The model was developed by Northrop Grumman, which has solid experience in the construction of not only military but also civilian vessels. After developing the project, the Pentagon planned to order more than a hundred units of such equipment, but due to its high cost, it was decided to stop at two dozen.
The uniqueness and versatility of the aircraft lies in its rich equipment. Almost any weapon of various calibers can be installed on its board, from machine guns to nuclear warheads. In addition, the ship has an advanced stealth system that helps it avoid enemy defense systems.
The cost of the vessel is about 2.1 billion dollars.
In our age of global economy, it is important for people representing the so-called financial elite to be surrounded by security, luxury and convenience. Obviously, the only option for quickly moving around the world is by plane. But billionaires won't fly with people like us in economy class. In this collection we have collected the ten most expensive and interesting private jets of rich people.
10. Embraer Legacy 650 (Jackie Chan) - $30 million.
This beautiful Brazilian-made liner is decorated with golden and red dragons on the sides, as well as the Jackie Chan logo. It cost the actor himself quite a tidy sum. Although, considering that the action star's fortune is estimated at $140 million, he can afford it.
9. Gulfstream IV (Tom Cruise) - $38 million
Yes, this is, of course, not a Boeing, but this Gulf Stream can accommodate 19 passengers in comfort and luxury. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines. In addition, the air on the plane is completely renewed every two minutes so that passengers can avoid illness.
8. Bombardier BD-700 Global Express (Bill Gates) - $40 million.
Bill Gates is one of the richest people in the world. Everyone knows who he is and how he earned his billions. He purchased a Bombardier BD-700 Global Express and bought two aircraft at once. The plane has high specifications. It is equipped with special high-tech navigation equipment. The plane is one of the most luxurious in the world.
Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet (Jay-Z) - $40 million.
Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé purchased a Bombardier Challenger 850 Learjet equipped with leather interior. The plane has a living room, a kitchen and two bedrooms. It can accommodate a whole family, which is what the stars do when they go on vacation with their daughter Blue Ivy. This plane is a gift from Beyoncé to her husband.
6. Bombardier BD-700 Global Express (Celine Dion) - $47.7 million.
This is generally one of the favorite planes of the Hollywood elite. Celine Dion also has a BD-700 Global Express in her hangar. This is the ideal aircraft for a quick business trip. Inside there is space for 18 passengers, an office, and a common room for meetings and meetings.
5. Gulfstream V (Jim Carrey) - $59 million.
Jim Carrey is a good actor who makes decent money that he has to spend somewhere. So he bought a super expensive plane for business flights. For $59 million, Jim Carrey bought a Gulfstream V, one of the fastest aircraft in its class with 16 seats. This is a business board. There are 191 of these in the world.
4. Trump’s Boeing 757 (Donald Trump) - $100 million.
What do you do when you no longer need your plane? You sell it, of course. Not everyone can buy a custom-built airplane, but Donald Trump can. This particular copy, with the name of the world tycoon on the sides, previously belonged to one of the co-founders of Microsoft, Paul Allen. Inside there is luxury and kitsch, in the best traditions of Trump. Gold-plated seat belt buckles, a 52-inch TV, two bedrooms, even the bathroom sinks and faucets are made of gold. 23 passengers can sit on board and, without a doubt, they will be very comfortable there.
3. Boeing 747 (Joseph Lau) - $153 million.
It is one of the most famous commercial aircraft in the world. However, many of the richest people on the planet use it for private purposes. For example, Chinese investor and multi-billionaire Joseph Lau owns a Boeing 747 worth $153 million. One of the main features of the Boeing 747 is that it is a multi-story aircraft. If you've ever flown on one of these, you know that business class is located on the top floor, and economy sits below. Now imagine how many interesting things you can come up with in terms of interior space if you own a 747. Nothing is known about what exactly Lau did inside his plane. But maybe it looks something like this.
2. Airbus A340-300 (Alisher Usmanov) - $350 million.
When you buy a private jet for several hundred million dollars, why not spend more money to make it special? That's exactly what I did Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. The Airbus A340 itself is valued at about $238 million. However, experts believe that after processing on a special order, this aircraft is worth all of $350 million. This huge aircraft is capable of flying 14.5 thousand km without additional refueling, taking on board up to 375 passengers. Usmanov decided to name his new plane in honor of his father - Burkhan. However, the billionaire didn’t stop there, he also purchased a superyacht for $100 million and named it Dilbar, in honor of his mother.
1. Airbus A380 Superjumbo Jet (Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal) - $500 million.
Perhaps the most expensive private jet belongs to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud. And this ship has literally everything: several bedrooms with bathrooms, a gym, a garage for the prince's luxury cars and even a room for hawks. Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal is a member of the Saudi royal family, entrepreneur and international investor. He made his fortune through investment projects and buying shares. IN this moment he is ranked 22nd richest person in the world. And Time magazine gave him the nickname - “Arabian Warren Buffett.”
It's hard to think of a faster way to get from point A to point B than air travel. Moreover, if the flight takes place with all imaginable comfort.
Our top ten today contains: And if military vehicles cost millions of dollars, thanks to the high-tech filling, then the cost of private airliners skyrockets due to gilded ceilings and marble plumbing.
10. Bombardier Global Express by Mikhail Fridman ($57 million)
The expensive plane of the founder of Alfa Group was purchased back in 2005. The interior decoration includes valuable types of wood, natural leather and gilding, which are familiar to oligarchs.
9. Airbus A-319-115XCJ - Ukrainian aircraft No. 1 of Viktor Yanukovych ($86 million)
The luxury liner was assembled to order over three years. To appreciate the luxury of the aircraft, it is enough to say that the bathroom on board the aircraft has a gold-plated faucet, as well as pink marble fixtures.
8. Boeing 747 of King Mswati III of Swaziland ($170 million)
The plane was purchased in 2002 with government money, at a time when most of the country's population lives on less than $2 a day. The purchase almost caused a revolution, because the cost expensive plane 5 times the size of the national debt.
7. Airbus 340-300 by Alisher Usmanov ($350 million)
The richest man in Russia in 2012 owns a plane with the inscription “M-IABU” on its side, which stands for “I am Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov.”
6. American F-22 Raptor fighter ($350 million)
The most expensive fighter in the world not only costs insane amounts of money, but is also extremely difficult to operate. One hour of flight of a combat vehicle costs approximately $19 thousand.
5. George W. Bush's Boeing 747-200B ($375 million)
One of the largest government aircraft in the world, it not only has a luxurious interior, but also missile defense and electronic warfare capabilities, as well as an electromagnetic defense system in the event of a nuclear attack.
4. Boeing 767 Roman Abramovich (according to various estimates from $500 million to $1 billion)
The liner is decorated with black and mahogany wood and gold of the highest standard. The plane is even equipped with an anti-missile system. Abramovich's fleet also includes an Airbus 340.
3. Airbus A380 of Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. ($520 million)
On board the aircraft there are several bedrooms, a concert hall, a spa area with a sauna and hydromassage, a dance floor, a gym and a bar. For the prince's guests there are 20 cabins, which are not inferior in comfort to rooms in a five-star hotel.
2. Boeing 747-430 of Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei (at least $1 billion)
The interior of the world's most expensive private liner is decorated with oriental luxury - handmade carpets juxtapose with plumbing fixtures made of pure gold. The ruler of a small country on the border with Malaysia is considered one of richest people planets. The Sultan also owns two Aerobus A-340s and one Boeing 767.
1. B-2 Spirit Bomber ($2.1 billion)
The most expensive in the world The strategic bomber can become invisible to the enemy thanks to stealth technology. These aircraft were used by the US Air Force during bombing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq.
It is known that an airplane is the fastest vehicle, and at the same time quite comfortable. In today's ranking, we have collected the 10 most expensive aircraft in the world.
10th place – Bombardier Global Express ($57,000,000).
The owner of this aircraft is Mikhail Fridman. In finishing vehicle There is gilding, genuine leather and precious wood.
9th place – Airbus A-319-115XCJ ($86,000,000). It belongs to Viktor Yanukovych. The luxurious aircraft was assembled to order over three years. To understand what determines this cost, suffice it to say that on board the aircraft, the bathroom has a gold-plated faucet and pink marble plumbing.
8th place – Boeing 747 ($170,000,000). One of most expensive aircraft in the world belongs to King Mswati III of Swaziland. It was bought with government money, despite the fact that most of the state's population lives on less than two dollars a day. This purchase almost caused a revolution, since the price of the aircraft was five times the size of the national debt.
7th place – Airbus 340-300 ($350,000,000). The owner is Alisher Usmanov. The richest Russian, according to 2012 data, is the owner of an airplane with the inscription “M-IABU” on board, which stands for “I am Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov.”
6th place – F-22 Raptor ($350,000,000). The American fighter not only has an exorbitant cost, but is also very demanding to operate. One hour of flight costs approximately $19,000.
Top 5 most expensive aircraft in the world
5th place – Boeing 747-200B ($375,000,000), owned by George W. Bush. This is one of the most luxurious government aircraft in the world. The equipment is equipped with an electromagnetic protection system, electronic warfare and missile defense devices.
4th place – Boeing 767 ($500,000,000 – $1,000,000,000). The aircraft is decorated in mahogany and ebony, as well as gold of the highest standard. The device is also equipped with an anti-missile system.
3rd place – Airbus A380 ($520,000,000). The plane belongs to Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. On board the car there are several bedrooms, a spa area with hydromassage and sauna, and a concert hall. Twenty cabins are offered for the prince's guests, which in terms of comfort are not inferior to rooms in the best five-star hotels.
2nd place – Boeing 747-430 (at least $1,000,000,000). The Boeing is owned by the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah. The interior of the ship is decorated with handmade carpets adjacent to gold sanitary ware.
1st place – B-2 Spirit bomber ($2,100,000,000). This most expensive plane in the world is a strategic bomber. Thanks to stealth technology, he can become invisible to the enemy.