Engines and wingspans, cockpits and more. These are the things that makes great planes. Forget trains and automobiles, we all know that if you want to travel in the ultimate style and luxury, you need to go with a nice aircraft, and the leaders of the world definitely know that this is the case. They cough up huge amounts of money(sometimes to the chagrin of the people they are governing) to ride in the swankiest modes of transport available. Here we have the most expensive presidential planes in the world. The price tags are astronomical, but these are some airliners that we need to see to believe. From in-house spas and dining rooms, to the latest technological and aviation equipment, to interior design that rivals the most pristine and lavish royal palaces, these planes are pieces of luxury in the skies. And while we would love to take a ride in them, the best most of us can do is to read about them. If you can get over the super-expensive price of these planes, you can appreciate their awesome specifications and the power and muscle they’ve got.


source: http://www.therichest.com/luxury/most-expensive/the-20-most-luxurious-presidential-planes-in-the-world/

Explorers again *picks my pen and jotter* Subscribing all along...

Kudos to you sir, keep it up, thought I wish to know what brings you inspiration and curiosity to know and gather things like this.

1. Mexico - Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner $600,000,000.


The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is currently the most expensive plane in the world. Not only is the price tag outstanding, but so are the Dreamliner’s looks. Its design is sleek and sophisticated and it looks like a giant eel soaring through the air. It can reach speeds upwards of 1,000 miles per hour and could even fly from the West Coast of North America all the way to the East Coast of Asia.

am sure that of Russia, USA, China will surely be there, keeping my fingers crossed.

2. Saudi Arabia - Boeing 747 ($520,000,000).

A whole $150 million alone were spent on the interior of the plane. Hey, King Abdullah did have to compete with the other head honchos of Saudi Arabian history. Other leaders have gotten around in some pretty lavish planes. This could perhaps be the most luxurious aircraft to date, and has earned the nickname the “flying palace.”

Ok

space booked!

3. Saudi Arabia Airbus A380 ($500,000,000).


Ready to be absolutely enthralled by a piece of modern-day machinery? Then say hello to the custom-designed Airbus A380. Purchased by the prince of Saudi Arabia, it is almost like a five-star hotel that flies. It can hold up to 800 passengers (who would need all those people?!) and is just another addition to the prince’s collection of private planes. This is number four for him. If we had this plane, we would never have to leave it. It has got a full-service spa, multiple flat-screen televisions, asauna, and a dining room that seats about twentyof the luckiest guests in the world. There is even the “Magic Carpet” room, which is the delight of all who see it.

4. Zimbabwe - Boeing 767 ($400,000,00).

5. US - Airforce One ($325,000,000).



Its a revamped Boeing VC-25 and has a price tag of $325 million. President Barack Obama has held countless meetings on the Air Force One, and it is a staple to the United States Presidency. Obama spends loads of time on this aircraft, and why not? It’s got a lavish interior, room for his desks and conference rooms, and enough technology to make the Apple store jealous. The Air Force One is capable of flying 7,800 miles(12,600 km) roughly one-third the distance around the world without refueling. It can be refuelled during flight from a tanker aircraft(air to air refuel) and can hold more than 100 passengers.

Explorers:
4. Zimbabwe - Boeing 767 ($400,000,00).

See o! Even Zimbabwe when never chop! Mugabe. You ehn!

Mugabe sef get e expensive plane? Btw am waiting for the others

they are beautiful, d only thing is dat i did't see my private jet there.

What is Zimbabwe doing with that plane.
Mugabe, Mugabe, Mugabe. How many times did I call you.

Explorer, abeg wey our president own?

nickxtra:
See o! Even Zimbabwe when never chop! Mugabe. You ehn!

lol, asswear

6. Yemen - Boeing 747SP ($300,000,000).


The President of Yemen coughed up $300 million for the Boeing 747SP, but unfortunately, it suffered some serious damage in the summer of 2015. Caught in a firestorm at the Aden International Airport in Yemen.

7. Japan - Boeing 747-400 ($300,000,000).


Traditional Japanese values may place an emphasis on the natural and simple, but the Boeing 747-400 is a $300 million reminder that this Asian country is also on the up-and-up. Part of the Japan Airlines JAL Aircraft Collection, this plane is a wunderkind, cruising out at 916 kilometers per hour and going head-on for 12,300 kilometers. In true Japanese efficiency, the Boeing 747-400 is wonderfully aerodynamic, withbuilt-in winglets and a wingspan maxing out at nearly 70 meters. It has got four huge engines as well as automatic systemization and a fully-equipped cockpit that is manned by a two-man crew.

Zimbabwe and Yemen .... Naija where we dey naaah?

If it were 'presidential fleets', Nigeria would've carried the day!

The Truth of the matter is some countries are so RICH 8

8. Bangladesh - Boeing 777-300ER($260,000,000).



You may not equate Bangladesh with a lavish lifestyle, but when it comes to the Boeing 777-300ER, you have got $260 million worth of excellence. This twin jet broke aviation headlines back in 2014 and features seating for both business and economy classes. A top-rated plane, it joined the elitist Biman Bangladesh Airlines fleet in 2011. This piece of machinery is in it for the long haul, weighing less and emitting 22% less carbon dioxide than its predecessors. It features a General Electric twin engine and has solidified itself as one of the top-performing commercial planes out there. It also flies non stop to several European destinations.

9. Germany - Airbus A340-313($238,000,000).



Also known as the Konrad Adenauer (named after the famed German statesman), the $238 million Airbus A340-313 is gorgeous and holds nothing back. Gleaming in its black, red, and gold glory (on a white background), it is a true German beauty. Not only that, but it has good deeds to its merit; it was used to help Libyan citizens evacuate to safety back in 2011. Power and precision meet head-on as the Airbus A340-313 cruises along non-stop for up to 8,400 miles. It can hold up to 143 passengers and featured rooms just for sleeping, as well as a VIP cabin that has got to be super cool.

10. France - Airbus A330-200($240,000,000).


French President Francois Hollande is riding pretty in the Airbus A330-200, which flashes a price tag of a mere $240 million. This plane is capable of both short-term and long-term trips, making it a smart choice for the Frenchman. Plus, it can seat 247 passengers, making it ideal for those long meetings between world leaders as they soar high in the air. Of course, it wouldn’t be a presidential plane without some upgrades, such as LED lights, a modern interior, extra-plushseating, and some bunks for the crew. As far as stats are concerned, the Airbus A330-200 features a twin-engine and 222-inch fuselage cross-section wide body. At takeoff, it weighs in at 242 metric tonnes.

An explorer thread,,



Front page straight

So Nigeria's own is not even there!

where naija na