10 most expensive aircraft in the world. Sky under the wing: the most expensive aircraft in the world
Driving by plane The most convenient way to go on vacation or business trip. But only a private aircraft will provide maximum comfort and independence from flight schedules. The most influential people can afford an individual airliner. Often outwardly an ordinary plane, inside the present work of design art. How much are and what is the difference between private aircraft?
The five most expensive private aircraft is presented in the review.
Tyler Perry and Gulfstream III
American film director and producer Tyler Perry is the owner of the Gulfstream III aircraft, which is estimated at $ 125 million.
Although "Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation" makes exclusively business jetty, Tyler Perry decided to finalize the internal design of the aircraft in accordance with its interests:
- electronic transparency of windows;
- huge library;
- satellite television;
- several large video displays;
- bathroom and small kitchen.
Gulfstream III - Intercontinental Two-Road Turbofore Plane Business Class.
Joseph Lau and Boeing 747 - 8 Intercontinental VIP
Businessman Joseph Lau owns the airliner, which is estimated at $ 153 million. His aircraft is Boeing 747 - 8 Intercontinental in the VIP configuration.
Aviation and VIP configuration was developed by Boeing Corporation for individual orders. Thanks to technical improvements, InterContinental, in comparison with the younger brother of the 747 series, has gained a greater range of flight and increased load capacity.
The VIP package includes the Sky Loft program: accommodation optional bedrooms on the upper deck. Together with Sky Loft, the area of \u200b\u200bthe passenger space is 526.5 square meters. M. The concept of interior design also developed the company "Boeing", it includes screw staircases, video walls, conference room. But internal decoration, given the wishes of the client, the certified companies are completed.
Sultan Brunei and Boing 747-430
The most expensive Boeing, which is estimated at 220 million, was in third place. They own Sultan Brunei. Monarch bought the airliner from Lufthansa Airlines by paying $ 100 million for him. On a unique interior of the aircraft was spent 120,000,000.
Flying in the Golden Palace. This is how it is possible to characterize the design of the interior decoration. Living rooms, bedrooms, conference room, bathroom are decorated with pure gold decor.
Sometimes, Sultan pilots his liner himself!
Boeing 747-430 - Passenger concrete passenger aircraft. It has 4 engines. He is the shortest among competitors, but the most spacious one.
Usmanov and Airbus series A340-300
At the second position, the airliner Alisher Usmanova, a famous Russian businessman located. Airbus A340-300 was purchased from "Global Jet Concept" after 4 years of operation. Its approximate cost of estimates of experts about 350 million dollars.
Aviation was called "Bourkhan" in honor of the father of his owner. Burkhan is based at Sheremetyevo airport.
Alisher Usmanova's airliner is considered one of the most unusually painted aircraft: bright burgundy and large bronze letters with the name of the side on the fluorescence.
Unfortunately, the details of the internal design are not disclosed.
Failure to one of the four engines will not affect flight safety. Because of the high fuel consumption is now practically not used in passenger traffic.
Prince of Saudi Arabia and Airbus Series A380
The leader was Airbus A380, for the purchase and modernization of which was spent about 500 million dollars.
Al-Valid Ibn Talal became the first owner of the A380 private airbus series.
300.000.000 Prince's dollars gave for buying an airliner in the basic configuration. The simplicity modification cost another 200 million.
Now, instead of a boring row of seats, posted:
- parking space for two cars;
- stable;
- marble sauna and spa;
- concert hall;
- many different rooms.
Airbus A380 - serial two-layered jet plane with 4 engines. It is the largest passenger airliner.
The most expensive airplanes in the world attract the attention of a huge number of people. After all, they are powerful, beautiful and bright. Experts now stand out both civil and military versions of cars, rated in a huge amount of money, but at the same time they really justify such an investment.
Experts analyzed the options presented in the sky and allocated a dozen most expensive and beautiful celestial machines. Each of them is unique and has a certain set of characteristics, for which, actually, huge money is given.
Boeing 747-8
Such a liner stands on 10th place in the top of the rating. It costs 153 million dollars. This option of a flying liner owns Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau. Today it is often called the second name - Dreamliner. Such a liner is characterized by design in an exclusive style and following the latest technologies, i.e. It is literally equipped with the latest way. Journey on this comfortable and luxuriously. The ceilings in such an airplane are vaulted, on the walls there are video similars that can broadcast anything, depending on the desire of passengers on board. The number of places with standard 467 is reduced, because This is a private liner, not designed for the carriage of a large number of people.
Prince of Saudi Arabia ordered a special model of such a liner. The plane is distinguished by the presence of two luxurious bedrooms, the dining room in which the comfort can accommodate up to 14 people. Since the plane is truly royal, then it has even a throne for the liner owner. The cost of such an air lock - 200 million dollars.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Replenishes a list of the most notable and enviable aircraft Military representative. This aircraft, although specialized, is often called unusual. It is used by the naval forces of America and was made to replace another military liner - E-1 tracer. The aircraft has:
- Perfect radar brand ARU-9
- Modern radio equipment
- Perfect and new system designed to provide communication and more correct navigation
- Powerful turbo engines
- The system intended for scanning electronically, due to which it can even perform complex tasks in the field of monitoring and intelligence, and they can be carried out in the conditions that do not contribute at all
- The control system from the aircraft with various rockets of covered waters on Earth
Such a sample of military engineering thought is estimated by specialists at $ 232 million.
Boeing 747-430 Custom
The cost of such a liner is 233 million dollars. It belongs to the next royal person - Sultan Brunei. Moreover, he acquired this aircraft for 100 million. But today this liner is equipped with all the most necessary for a luxurious and comfortable flight that its cost has increased 1.5 times.
The interior of such an aircraft is exquisite, and gold is often used in pure form. For example, it made a washbasin in the bathroom. On board such a dream aircraft posted:
- Living room
- Full bedroom
- Bathroom
Sultan has three liners, but this one is large in its own parameters.
P-8A Poseidon
Such a liner located on the 6th rating place is called elegant. At the same time, it is not made for civil societies, but with military goals. Liner made specifically for America's naval forces. In essence, this liner is a modified version of the aircraft 737-800 ERX. Among its advantages is an armament equipment designed to counteract boats, and the presence of a system of opposition. Because of this, it becomes one of the best aircraft for defense on the entire planet.
Such a liner is designed for carrying:
- of different kind of torpedo
- a large number of bombs working deep under water
- a variety of rockets
- Systems directed against boats, etc.
As a rule, such a liner works in a pair with a scout. It is estimated at $ 290 million.
C-17A Globemaster III
The aircraft at a price of 328 million dollars was produced by the specialists of airlegant Boeing. At the same time, it is also designed to maintain the military-armed forces. Today, the liner is called one of the largest options available at the military. It is designed to solve various missions on strategies and solving tactical tasks. It can be easily transported both loads and whole military units. Such a plane is also intended for evacuation of the wounded. US military forces use 180-210 such winged fighters in their fleet.
F-22 Raptor
Another sample of the expensive engineering service at the briefness of the army. Such a liner is estimated at $ 350 million. Today it is called one of the best specialized options. This model is widely used by Americans. His undoubted advantage is the fact that it can perform various combat missions in any weather. This liner can:
- Return enemy rockets
- Use supersonic speed for flights for long distances
- Become invisible for different radar
The production of such models was stopped in 2012 due to an overly high cost. But at the same time, more than 150 cars remain in the ranks that successfully copes with their tasks.
This liner belongs to the Russian businessman Usmanov. It was made to order and dedicated to the father of the entrepreneur. The cost of such a memorable liner is $ 350-500 million. Its initial cost was slightly smaller, but after all the modernization spent, he became truly invaluable. The car has a luxurious interior and everything necessary for the most comfortable flight. And according to its technostrals, he can rise at a fairly high height and overcome long distances.
Airbus A380 Custom
The price of such an aircraft is $ 500 million. It is the largest among private. Belongs such a winged giant Prince Saudi Arabia. It is literally everything here - in fact, such a liner can be boldly called a real house in the sky. On board are settled:
- 2 car garage
- Rooms for birds (in this case these are hawks) of the owner of the aircraft
- Stables
- Huge number of bedrooms
- Bathrooms with big shower
- Whole center for recovery
Liner with two decks, which gave an unlimited expanse of fantasy designers. They removed most of the chairs to re-equip such a liner.
B-2 SPIRIT STEALTH BOMBER
The aircraft located in the American Air Force Park is estimated at $ 2.1 billion. He is the most expensive aircraft around the world. Today, in the park of military options, only 20. In essence, this is a bomber for strategic goals having Stelc technology. Due to this, it is capable of:
- Bypass different defensive systems that enemy have
- Having weapons both ordinary and nuclear destination (experts counted that it can be up to 80 self-equipped tools and 16 nuclear bombs)
There is a version that there are even special seats in it, in which pilots can quickly sleep. It helps them recover between battals and flights, maintaining the efficiency of personnel longer.
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Fly on airplanes, for us it became commonplace. Comfortably and quickly get from point A, to point B. For many, it is just a means of movement. And if you make a plane so that it is not distinguished from a fashionable hotel? Let's see what the most expensive airplanes are and that they are interesting on board.
Boeing 747- 8 VIP - 153 million dollars
The owner is a billionaire from Hong Kong Joseph Lau. The plane was modernized and vaulted ceilings, video visits on the walls and a spiral staircase appeared in its cabin. Do not live beautifully! Exclusive design and most modern technologies. This aircraft also has another name "Dreamliner".
Order for Prince al-Valida Bin Talal from Saudi Arabia. Having bought a plane, the prince made a palace from him! The center is located the throne, there are two chic bedrooms and a dining room for 14 people. As servants on board are 11 flight attendants.
The owner is Sultan Brunei from Borneo Island. This plane was bought for 100 million, and invested another 130 million dollars, turned the golden mansion. Pure gold was used for interior decoration. For decorating the living room, bedroom and bathroom, golden parts and Lalique crystals were used, the washbasin was completely made of gold. Sultan has three aircraft - this flying mansion, the biggest.
Airbus A340-300 Custom - is the largest aircraft in Russia and belongs to Alisur Usmanov, the Russian billionaire. He also has the name "Burkhan". The cost of the aircraft model is 238 million dollars, improved and upgrading the luxurious interior and technical characteristics, its value has become within 500 million dollars. This aircraft rises to a height of 11.5 thousand km. The liner initially accommodate 400 passengers, but after processing the board can take no more than 100, but as well! Dear finish, gold elements of the interior, encrusted with gems furniture, even light bulbs with lamps, and those are made of noble metals.
And again, Prince al-Valida Bin Talal from Saudi Arabia. The owner of the largest private aircraft in the world. On board this giant, there is a wellness center, a garage for two cars, a room for hawks, stables, bedrooms and bathrooms with shower. In order to place all this in the aircraft I had to remove passenger places.
As we see, airplanes are not just a vehicle. If a person occupies a significant place in the world, he may well afford to buy a plane and make it from him at least a palace, even a five-star hotel.
The plane is not so much a means of movement, how much luxury: it consumes a huge mass of fuel, requires the presence of a hangar, a brigade of experienced pilots and technicians, and of course, a timely "upgrade". But people who can afford their own "iron bird", often scolded so badly that you want to eat. Built-in cinemas, gilding, handmade carpets and even (even though it has already become a mainstream) Golden plumbing - this is what nouveauis goes, only that everything in the world have no doubt - they are really rich.
They are also called business jets.
As it is easy to guess, this aircraft belongs to Arabic Sheikh and Prince. Al Valid Bin Talal bought Airbus A380 Custom back in 2012, and immediately - in a special, designed specifically under rich "troubles", configuration. For the most expensive plane, he dismissed about half a billion dollars.
Airplane two-plane. The bottom of the sheikh car (especially he likes Rolls Roya), as well as his horses, camels, and even hawks - the owner of the hunter's aircraft owner. There was also attached a room for prayers, the tricky architecture of which at any course can send the room towards Mecca.
In addition, the plane can be found:
- five bedrooms - for the owner and its guests,
- turkish bath, bathroom and shower,
- gym,
- concert Hall,
- rest rooms from all this magnificence ...
So that all this beauty shone and sparkle, 15 people work in the liner - a few pilots and a lot of stewardess. They can serve both one owner and a thousand guests (it is so many passengers can carry Airbus A380).
Many of you can ask a logical question: how does this palace take off? After all, it is not a little small: 25 meters in height, 72 in length! But he not only rises into the sky, he can fly 14.5 thousand kilometers without refueling.
A little less cheap, but no less luxurious
Other sheikh and other rich in this world have learned about Airbus A380 ... and immediately fell asleep with his creators of applications. Therefore, in the world of such "birds" there are already quite a lot - as many as 195 pieces. And you say - the global economic crisis ...
We offer to learn about no less chic, and often no less expensive airplanes of other billionaires.
- Airbus A340-300 Custom, having its own name - "Burkhan". Thus, the owner of the aircraft, the Russian billionaire Alisher Asmanov, honored his own father: this name is the winged "bird" (it is interesting that he also did not forget about the mother, calling a luxury yacht in her honor). It costs this flying miracle all the same 500 million dollars (the price first was influenced by the fact that the salon was not basic, but designed for numerous demands of the owner).
- Boeing 767. Its owner is Roman Abramovich. For the same "symbolic" 500 million, he received a salon in the Red and Black Tree, Gold Interior Items and even ... your own anti-missile system. By the way, when Boeing is bored with him, the Russian billionaire is transplanted to AIRBAS 340.
- Boeing 747-430 Custom. Property of Sultan Brunei. The owner bought it "only" for 100 million, but significantly improved, staining with all possible amenities and attributes of luxury, because of which the price of the aircraft rose to 230 million. There is even a golden washbasin (not painted, but completely from this very noble metal). From which the toilets are made in this plane is silent, although logic suggests that they can also be oh, as difficult ...
- Boeing 747-400 Custom. Another "bird" Al Valida Bin Talal, about which we have already written above. Yes, this man is richer uncle Scrojee! A huge golden living room, two royal bedrooms - and all this for 230 million "green".
- Boeing 747-8VIP, he is dreamliner. His owner is not Sheikh (finally), and a billionaire from Hong Kong - Joseph Lau. For 200 million, this person equipped not a nouveneous, but just as a comfortable vehicle. There are no golden walls and launched luxury attributes, the interior is more reminded of inadenderer.
The most "tricky" fighter
This is an American bomber B-2 Spirit. He literally stuffed with electronics. To take at least the trim - it is made of radio-absorbing materials, so that this "bird" can not catch radar.
The plane can carry any weapon (even nuclear).
In the US, these collected 21 pieces. Everyone cost American taxpayers in 2 billion and another 100 million "green"! Military journalists report that it was Spirits that were involved in bombing in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The most expensive passenger liner
It is called "Concord".
Its creation is an interesting story itself. This supersonic aircraft in Europe was invented in the 50s, but the project was too expensive for some separate country, therefore, two most powerful enterprises were taken at once - the American company Boeing and Russian (at that time Soviet) Tupolev. Over time, the United States has moved away from the project, and France and Britain joined it.
As they say, if you suffer long, everything will turn out: the first "concord" (the name is very speaking - translates as "Commonwealth" or "consent") rose into the air in 1968. When he was successfully (and with a record fast speed), it flew 2 years, the creators blessed mass production.
In principle, only 14 aircraft were collected. Four became the property of "Air France", five - "British Eirview." They flew around Europe and in the US and first turned out to be unprofitable. After the improvement of the engines (they became less "to eat") tickets a little cheaper, and the planes began to profit. Moreover, the passengers appreciated the convenience of super-speed transatlantic flights.
Unfortunately, in 2000, a fire happened on board one of Ptashek. The plane fell, destroying more than a hundred passengers. The reputation of the winged vessels was submissive. They were trying to refine, but since 2003 they no longer fly.
But is it necessary to buy your own plane to fly like a king? Not! You can go on a tour of the first class, and then you will be available marble beef in Chinese china, champagne and a gorgeous bed, covered with rose petals. More about flights in the first grade, and in particular about airlines providing such a favor, you will tell you this video:
It is a profitable thing to produce a weapon: which price would not be put out the larger gunsmiths, governments pay, not stupid. Especially if it comes to aviation, which is so loved to fight Western powers.
So, almost a billion overpayed the United States for the latest aircraft F-35 Lightning II. The company Lockheed Martin recently put the Pentagon before the appreciation of the contract for $ 800 million.
However, this is not so obliging for the Yankee: M Port found several combat aircraft who cost America is no longer cheaper.
$ 94 million - F / A-18 Hornet
Two-solid, shock fighter US Air Force, which was born in the distant 80s. The first among his American fellow crossed the fighter and attack aircraft, who knows how to strive and terrestrial, and air targets. Combat baptism took a storm in the desert during operation. It consists in service with Canada, Australia, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland.
$ 102 million - EA-18G Growler
The version of the previous aircraft: less weapons, but a lot of efficient radio-electronic suppression. Growler is designed for fleet needs. He knows how to join the enemy radars and create interference in electronic communications of the enemy.
Source: Defense.gov.
$ 118 million - V-22 Osprey
This is a transport aircraft with a vertical takeoff. It is called converter and combines the advantages of the aircraft and helicopter. From the first he took the speed, from the second - freedom of maneuver, planting people and technique in the most inconvenient places. However, the originality of the idea was demanded by the victims: during tests, about 30 people died during tests.
Source: Defense.gov.
$ 122 million - F-35 Lightning II
Lockheed Martin reversed the most money military contract in world history - we have already mentioned it at the beginning of the rating. Still: After all, this F-35 is a supersonic fighter-bomber fifth generation.
Nevertheless, at the stage of flight tests, the last word of NATO aircraft was criticized for the advantage and unimportant engines. And in 2008, hackers hacked electronic aircraft codes.
After these troubles, the Lockheed Martin no longer believed that the contract would be able to execute. But the Pentagon was nowhere to go - and "Lightning" is already preparing to become a serial plane.
Source: Defense.gov.
$ 232 million - E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Physical aircraft observer and reconnocer. The radar of the modern modification increased the territory of the review by 300% compared to other intelligence aircraft. "If necessary, he will hear how Ayatollah Homney is lying pistachios," one of the US Armory Experts joked.
While only two E-2Ds are flying, which are transferred to the American fleet.
Source: Defense.gov.
$ 241 million - VH-71 Kestrel
The future flagship of the presidential fleet of helicopters devoured already a lot of money. The project, nevertheless, even with the junior, with the arrival of Obama exceeded his budget by 50%. It was decided to reduce costs, but the extra half million dollars a helicopter still used.
Source: Defense.gov.
$ 290 million - P-8A Poseidon
Military Version Boeing-747, conceived accompanying anti-submarine ships and lead maritime intelligence. Carries on board the torpedoes, rockets, deep bombs and other opportunities to sneak fish impunity. It is approved in 2013.
