Top 10 private jets. The most expensive plane in the world: photo, rating. Prince of Saudi Arabia and Airbus A380 series

More recently, only the bravest would have dared to take to the air on an airplane, but in the 21st century, air transport has become the most accessible and safest. In a few hours you can fly from one point of the globe to another, and millions of people use this service every day. But most of them travel on ordinary planes - with neighbors, narrow seats and bad food.

People who have earned an amount of a large number zeros, can provide themselves with a comfortable life. It is for them that these winged giants were created, more like airplanes than airplanes. They are created taking into account the latest technology and have stylish and expensive furnishings. This list contains the most expensive private jets in the world - this is what it means to live beautifully!

10 Embraer Legacy 650

9 Boeing Business Jet 2 A.K.A

8 Gulfstream G650

7 Bombardier Global 7000

6 Airbus 319

5 Boeing 747-8 VIP

4 Boeing 747-400

3 Boeing 747-430

2 Airbus A340-300

1 Airbus A380

The most expensive planes in the world attract the attention of a huge number of people. After all, they are powerful, beautiful and bright. Experts are now highlighting both civilian and military versions of the vehicles, which are valued at 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 identified the ten most expensive and beautiful celestial machines. Each of them is unique and has a certain set of characteristics, for which, in fact, a lot of money is paid.

Boeing 747-8

This airliner is in 10th place in the TOP rating. It costs 153 million dollars. This version of the flying airliner is owned by Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau. Today it is often called by its middle name – Dreamliner. This liner is distinguished by its design in an exclusive style and following the latest technologies, i.e. it is literally equipped with the latest technology. Traveling on this one is comfortable and luxurious. The ceilings in such an aircraft are vaulted, there are video displays on the walls that can broadcast anything depending on the wishes of the passengers on board. The number of seats has been reduced from the standard 467, because... this is a private airliner not designed for transportation large quantity people.

The Prince of Saudi Arabia ordered himself a special model of such an airliner. The aircraft is distinguished by the presence of two luxurious bedrooms and a dining room, which can comfortably accommodate up to 14 people. Since the plane is truly royal, there is even a throne installed in it for the owner of the airliner. The cost of such a castle in the air is $200 million.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye

A military representative joins the list of the most notable and enviable aircraft. This aircraft, although specialized, is often called unusual. It is used by the American Navy and was made to replace another military aircraft - the E-1 Tracer. The airship has:

• Perfect radar brand ARU-9
• Modern radio equipment
• Perfect and new system, designed to provide communication and more correct navigation
• Powerful turbo engines
• A system designed to scan electronically, due to which it can carry out even complex tasks in the field of monitoring and reconnaissance, and they can be carried out in conditions that are not at all conducive to this
• Control system from an aircraft for various cruise missiles located on the ground

This example of military engineering is estimated by experts at $232 million.

Boeing 747-430 Custom

The cost of such a liner is $233 million. It belongs to another royal person - the Sultan of Brunei. Moreover, he purchased this plane for 100 million. But today this airliner is equipped with everything necessary for a luxurious and comfortable flight, so its cost has increased by 1.5 times.

The interior of such an aircraft is exquisite, and pure gold is often used in decoration. For example, a bathroom sink is made from it. On board such a dream plane are placed:

• Living room
• Full bedroom
• Bathroom

The Sultan owns three airliners, but this one is the largest in terms of its parameters.

P-8A Poseidon

Such a liner, located in 6th place in the rating, is called elegant. Moreover, it was not manufactured for civilian needs, but for military purposes. The liner was made specifically for naval forces America. Essentially, this airliner is a modified version of the 737-800 ERX aircraft. Among its advantages are the equipment with weapons designed to counteract boats and the presence of a countermeasures system. Because of this, it becomes one of the best available defense aircraft on the entire planet.

This liner is designed to carry:

• various types of torpedoes
• a large number of bombs operating deep underwater
• various missiles
• Anti-boat systems, etc.

As a rule, such a liner works in tandem with a reconnaissance aircraft. It is valued at $290 million.

C-17A Globemaster III

The plane, priced at $328 million, was manufactured by specialists from the aviation giant Boeing. At the same time, it is also designed to serve the military forces. Today the airliner is called one of the largest options available to the military. It is designed to solve various strategy missions and solve tactical problems. It can easily transport both cargo and entire military units. Such an aircraft is also designed to evacuate the wounded. The US military operates 180-210 of these winged fighters in its fleet.

F-22 Raptor

Another example of expensive engineering service paid by 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. Its undoubted advantage is the fact that it can perform various combat missions in any weather. This airliner can:

• Shoot down enemy missiles
• Use supersonic speed for long-distance flights
• Become invisible to various radars

The production of such models was stopped in 2012 due to its excessively high cost. But at the same time, today there are more than 150 machines in service that successfully cope with their tasks.

This airliner belongs to Russian businessman Usmanov. It was custom-made and dedicated to the entrepreneur’s father. The cost of such a commemorative liner is 350-500 million dollars. Its initial cost was a little less, but after all the modernizations carried out, it became truly priceless. The car has a luxurious interior and everything necessary for the most comfortable flight. Moreover, according to its technical parameters, it can rise quite high height and cover long distances.

Airbus A380 Custom

The price of such an aircraft is 500 million dollars. It is the largest among private ones. This winged giant belongs to the prince of Saudi Arabia. There is literally everything here - in essence, such a liner can safely be called a real home in the sky. On board were:

• Garage for 2 cars
• Bird rooms (in in this case these are hawks) of the owner of the airship
• Stables
• A huge number of bedrooms
• Bathrooms with large showers
• An entire wellness center

A liner with two decks, which gave the designers unlimited scope for imagination. They removed most of the seats to convert this type of aircraft.

B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber

An airplane in the American fleet air force, is valued at $2.1 billion. It is the most expensive aircraft in the whole world. Today there are only 20 such variants in the military fleet. Essentially, this is a bomber for strategic purposes, with stealth technology. Due to this, he is able to:

• Bypass various defensive systems that the enemy has
• Have both conventional and nuclear weapons (experts estimate that it could have up to 80 homing guns and 16 nuclear bombs)

There is a version that it even has special seats in which pilots can quickly get some sleep. This helps them recover between battles and flights, maintaining the combat effectiveness of their personnel longer.

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?

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

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

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.

The services offered by different airlines may differ; in any case, passengers are provided with maximum comfort in the absence of restrictions.

The most expensive plane in the world

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 planes can be read on the website.
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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 business aviation operators on the Russian market. She specializes in commercial transportation and manages private jets. The fleet consists of aircraft from 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.

According to experts, such a purchase cannot be considered a waste of funds. Thanks 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 during flight 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 stopped today due to high fuel consumption, which forces companies to use the A330.

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 interior decoration 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 is the owner's name in large letters, so when you see this ship, you will never confuse it with another aircraft. 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. The Boeing 757 is one of the most popular aircraft models among multi-billionaires. 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 room;
• 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, noteworthy 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. The plane is valued at $170 million and was purchased by the king with funds from the state treasury in 2002, at a time when Swaziland was in the throes of an economic crisis and average residents in 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;
• dining table;
• work area;
• 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 kept strictly in oriental 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, one of the ten most expensive aircraft, belongs to the Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who, according to the ratings of the famous Forbes magazine in 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, on which her name is written - 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”.

1st 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;
• a 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 is military aviation technology 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 a 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 appearance The airliners of these two air carriers are particularly attractive and elegant.

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 ingeniously 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?

Today, the smallest and cheapest aircraft is the 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.