1. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber – $2.1 billion To date, the B-2 Spirit is considered the most expensive aircraft ever built.
It was so expensive that in 1987, Congress was forced to cut its order from 132 to 21. After the 2008 accident, today, only 20 aircraft are operating under the control of the US Air Force. This line of strategic bombers allows the use of nuclear and conventional weapons. B-2 fighters have been and are being used in the US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
2. Airbus A380 Custom – $500 million Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal is the owner of one of the most expensive private jets in the world. The plane is equipped with all amenities from a garage that can accommodate 2 cars, a room dedicated to the hawk - the prince's pet, a stable, along with many bedrooms, bathrooms with showers. . The double-decker Airbus 380 is the largest commercial aircraft currently in service, although the aircraft's seating capacity has been significantly reduced to make room for these spaces.
3. Airbus A340-300 Custom – $350-500 millionThe Airbus A340-300, owned by Russia's richest billionaire Alisher Usmanov, is also the largest plane in the country of Birch, even larger than Ilyushin. II-96 of President Putin. The plane was originally priced at $238 million, but after being redesigned and redecorated, its estimated price ranged between $350-500 million. This aircraft can carry 375 passengers over a distance of nearly 1,400 km.
4. F-22 Raptor –350 million USDF-22 Raptor is known as the best fighter aircraft in the world, and the price is also among the most expensive. This all-weather, single-engine, twin-engine fighter was built specifically for the US Air Force by Lockheed Martin. After successful construction of 187 aircraft, in 2012, production of the F-22 Raptor was discontinued, due to high prices and export bans. Fe-Raptor was able to shoot down enemy missiles, flying at high altitudes. over long distances faster than the speed of sound. In addition, the aircraft is capable of avoiding all radar locators. It is these factors that make the F-22 Raptor one of the greatest fighters in the world.
5. C-17A Globemaster III - $328 million Boeing built for the US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III, is one of the largest military transport aircraft of this force. The C-17A is used for tactical, strategic, cargo, military, evacuation and bombing purposes. The process of trying to operate this aircraft from the beginning of 1993 encountered many difficulties. McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Manufacturing Corporation of the US Department of Defense is the company responsible for the design, has suffered nearly 1.5 billion dollars in damage during the construction and development of this aircraft. Not long after, in 1997, McDonnell Douglas had to merge with Boeing.
6. P-8A Poseidon – $290 million This comfortable aircraft built specifically for the US Navy is another version of the 737-800ERX family. This is considered one of the best defensive aircraft on the planet. The P-8A Poseidon was piloted to operate alongside the Grumman MQ-4C Triton underwater reconnaissance drone.
7. Boeing 747-430 Custom – $233 million The Sultan of Brunei is the owner of this Boeing 747-430. Originally, the plane cost only 100 million USD, but he had to spend another 30 million USD to redesign the interior with gold details. The living room, bedroom and bathroom are all gilded, even the sink is made of 100% gold.
8. E-2D Advanced Hawkeye – $232 million This military aircraft is manufactured by the Grumman Aircraft company. The US Navy has requisitioned this E-2D aircraft to replace the previous E-1 Tracer. This is an all-weather, airlift aircraft equipped with the APY-9 radar system, radio receivers, satellite communications equipment, jet engines, and strategic cockpits. and modern tomography machines. Basically, this is a standard aircraft for reconnaissance purposes.
9. Boeing 747-400 Custom – $220 million This 747-400 Custom aircraft is owned by Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. After purchasing in 2003, Al-Waleed redesigned the interior of the plane with two lavish bedrooms, a dining table for 14 people and a throne in the middle. Thanks to that, even while flying in the sky, even though he was not the pilot of the plane, the Prince skillfully showed everyone who was really the master. There are also 11 flight attendants on board to ensure the Prince is always well taken care of.
10. Boeing 747-8 VIP – 153 million USDThe 747-8 VIP plane is owned by Hong Kong real estate billionaire Joseph Lau. Also known as the Dreamliner, the Boeing 747-8 VIP aircraft features a unique design and latest technology, including vaulted ceilings, video walls and spiral staircases. Originally, this transcontinental plane can carry 467 passengers, but to beautify his "giant bird", Lau has added and decorated many details, reducing its capacity. a little bit.