What are Russian oligarchs flying on?
Private jet has long been one of the main attributes of the modern billionaire. But if expensive ocean yachts or sports cars are more likely to be classified as quirks, then oligarchs need their own planes not only to demonstrate their wealth. In some situations, they become simply indispensable, especially when time, as they say, is more expensive than money.
In modern Russia, there are at least 500 VIP aircraft that are privately owned or used. Some businessmen prefer to fly their own helicopters, which can be indispensable when it comes to flights within the city limits or to inaccessible places where there are no runways for aircraft.
Billionaires and multimillionaires buy or rent aircraft of various brands, but Falcon, Bombardier, Gulfstream are especially popular. They are less expensive and easier to maintain than Airbus or Boeing. By the way, Airbus and Boeing are "within the means" of only the coolest Russian businessmen, for example Roman Abramovich or Alisher Usmanov.
What kind of aircraft do the richest people in Russia still prefer to use?
Airbus A340-300
The most expensive plane, worth $ 350 million, belongs to Alisher Usmanov. The billionaire owns an entire fleet. Airbus A340-300 - its "pearl". Only $ 112 million was spent on “bringing to mind" the aircraft. The aircraft has 4 engines, flight range of 13,5 thousand kilometers. There are no more than 30 such airliners in the world. Therefore, Alisher Usmanov’s plane even has his own name - “Burkhan”, in honor of the businessman’s father.
Boeing 767-300ER
The famous entrepreneur Roman Abramovich has his own Boeing. Its cost is 191 million dollars. The aircraft has a flight range of 11 thousand kilometers, can accommodate up to 245 passengers. In the press, the Abramovich airliner is called "gangster" for the peculiar "points" at the cockpit. By the way, Boeing is not the only aircraft in Roman Arkadievich’s fleet.
Airbus A319 M-RBUS
This plane belongs to a businessman and policies Mikhail Prokhorov. The liner has a length of 33,8 meters, can accommodate up to 156 passengers. The cost of a personal plane by Mikhail Prokhorov is $ 88,6 million. Naturally, the interior of the aircraft is fully adapted to the tastes and needs of its owner - one of the richest people in Russia.
Airbus A319-133
Own Airbus has Dmitry Rybolovlev. The businessman’s plane is estimated at 86 million dollars. Although the standard model of the airliner seats up to 156 passengers, a plane adapted to the needs of a businessman can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The flight range is 12 thousand kilometers.
Boeing 737-7BJ / W BBJ
Another Boeing is at Suleiman Kerimov. The aircraft holds up to 19 passengers, speeds up to 850 km / h and has a flight range of up to 9,3 thousand km. The cost of such a Boeing is $ 50 million. In addition, Kerimov has at his disposal a Gulfstream GV worth $ 35 million.
Gulfstream G500
Vladimir Potanin, a famous Russian businessman and philanthropist, prefers to use the Gulfstream G500 for $ 33 million. Designed for 19 passengers, the aircraft has a speed of up to 850 km / h, has a range of 12,5 thousand kilometers and a height of 15 kilometers.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express
Viktor Vekselberg, one of the richest people in the country according to Forbes magazine, has a relatively modest by the standards of his “colleagues” - the Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is estimated at $ 23 million. A Canadian liner can fly with just one stop between any two points on the planet. Without landing, the plane can fly from New York to Tokyo.
Gulfstream G650
The well-known businessman Gennady Timchenko is moving on this plane. Flight range - more than 12,9 thousand km. It is known that the aircraft was specially modified for long-distance flights. On board the liner can take up to 18 passengers.
Falcon 900LX
Such a plane is preferred by Oleg Tinkov, the founder of the well-known bank. At the aviation market, the cost of the Falcon 900LX ranges from $ 20-30 million. On such an aircraft without landing, you can overcome the distance from Moscow to Tokyo. The tail of the plane is decorated with a coat of arms - the same as many Russians who use the services of the bank see on their maps. On board such a machine takes up to 19 passengers - the standard capacity for administrative aircraft.
Mi-171
Mikhail Fridman has an original choice of a means of moving through the air. The businessman flies on a Mi-171 helicopter with the number RA-25777. The cost of such a machine is $ 10 million. The helicopter is capable of flying 600-800 kilometers, developing a speed of 230 km / h. You can’t fly to distant countries with such a car, but please go to your suburban residence or for other official business.
And abroad ...
But the air transport of the Russian oligarchs is still far from Airbus A380, which is estimated at 400 million dollars. This plane is owned by the prince of Saudi Arabia, Alvalid bin Talal.
The aircraft for the needs of the prince was built for seven years. On board the liner is a garage that holds two Rolls-Royce cars, a stable for horses and camels, a sauna, a swimming pool and even a special prayer room that can rotate so that the prayer is always directed towards Mecca.
The cabin is completely covered in gold. According to rumors, the prince spent only one gold on more than 58 million US dollars.
Much more modest is Bill Gates' plane. Microsoft founder flies on a $ 7 million Dassault Falcon 41X.
The aircraft can accommodate 19 people, but it can land at a steeper angle than other airliners.
In modern Russia, there are at least 500 VIP aircraft that are privately owned or used. Some businessmen prefer to fly their own helicopters, which can be indispensable when it comes to flights within the city limits or to inaccessible places where there are no runways for aircraft.
Billionaires and multimillionaires buy or rent aircraft of various brands, but Falcon, Bombardier, Gulfstream are especially popular. They are less expensive and easier to maintain than Airbus or Boeing. By the way, Airbus and Boeing are "within the means" of only the coolest Russian businessmen, for example Roman Abramovich or Alisher Usmanov.
What kind of aircraft do the richest people in Russia still prefer to use?
Airbus A340-300
The most expensive plane, worth $ 350 million, belongs to Alisher Usmanov. The billionaire owns an entire fleet. Airbus A340-300 - its "pearl". Only $ 112 million was spent on “bringing to mind" the aircraft. The aircraft has 4 engines, flight range of 13,5 thousand kilometers. There are no more than 30 such airliners in the world. Therefore, Alisher Usmanov’s plane even has his own name - “Burkhan”, in honor of the businessman’s father.
Boeing 767-300ER
The famous entrepreneur Roman Abramovich has his own Boeing. Its cost is 191 million dollars. The aircraft has a flight range of 11 thousand kilometers, can accommodate up to 245 passengers. In the press, the Abramovich airliner is called "gangster" for the peculiar "points" at the cockpit. By the way, Boeing is not the only aircraft in Roman Arkadievich’s fleet.
Airbus A319 M-RBUS
This plane belongs to a businessman and policies Mikhail Prokhorov. The liner has a length of 33,8 meters, can accommodate up to 156 passengers. The cost of a personal plane by Mikhail Prokhorov is $ 88,6 million. Naturally, the interior of the aircraft is fully adapted to the tastes and needs of its owner - one of the richest people in Russia.
Airbus A319-133
Own Airbus has Dmitry Rybolovlev. The businessman’s plane is estimated at 86 million dollars. Although the standard model of the airliner seats up to 156 passengers, a plane adapted to the needs of a businessman can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The flight range is 12 thousand kilometers.
Boeing 737-7BJ / W BBJ
Another Boeing is at Suleiman Kerimov. The aircraft holds up to 19 passengers, speeds up to 850 km / h and has a flight range of up to 9,3 thousand km. The cost of such a Boeing is $ 50 million. In addition, Kerimov has at his disposal a Gulfstream GV worth $ 35 million.
Gulfstream G500
Vladimir Potanin, a famous Russian businessman and philanthropist, prefers to use the Gulfstream G500 for $ 33 million. Designed for 19 passengers, the aircraft has a speed of up to 850 km / h, has a range of 12,5 thousand kilometers and a height of 15 kilometers.
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express
Viktor Vekselberg, one of the richest people in the country according to Forbes magazine, has a relatively modest by the standards of his “colleagues” - the Bombardier BD-700 Global Express is estimated at $ 23 million. A Canadian liner can fly with just one stop between any two points on the planet. Without landing, the plane can fly from New York to Tokyo.
Gulfstream G650
The well-known businessman Gennady Timchenko is moving on this plane. Flight range - more than 12,9 thousand km. It is known that the aircraft was specially modified for long-distance flights. On board the liner can take up to 18 passengers.
Falcon 900LX
Such a plane is preferred by Oleg Tinkov, the founder of the well-known bank. At the aviation market, the cost of the Falcon 900LX ranges from $ 20-30 million. On such an aircraft without landing, you can overcome the distance from Moscow to Tokyo. The tail of the plane is decorated with a coat of arms - the same as many Russians who use the services of the bank see on their maps. On board such a machine takes up to 19 passengers - the standard capacity for administrative aircraft.
Mi-171
Mikhail Fridman has an original choice of a means of moving through the air. The businessman flies on a Mi-171 helicopter with the number RA-25777. The cost of such a machine is $ 10 million. The helicopter is capable of flying 600-800 kilometers, developing a speed of 230 km / h. You can’t fly to distant countries with such a car, but please go to your suburban residence or for other official business.
And abroad ...
But the air transport of the Russian oligarchs is still far from Airbus A380, which is estimated at 400 million dollars. This plane is owned by the prince of Saudi Arabia, Alvalid bin Talal.
The aircraft for the needs of the prince was built for seven years. On board the liner is a garage that holds two Rolls-Royce cars, a stable for horses and camels, a sauna, a swimming pool and even a special prayer room that can rotate so that the prayer is always directed towards Mecca.
The cabin is completely covered in gold. According to rumors, the prince spent only one gold on more than 58 million US dollars.
Much more modest is Bill Gates' plane. Microsoft founder flies on a $ 7 million Dassault Falcon 41X.
The aircraft can accommodate 19 people, but it can land at a steeper angle than other airliners.
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