The Real Reason WHY Russia's Air Force One Terrifies Everyone!

Most nations across the globe have VIP planes which are designed to securely transport their heads of state or important government officials especially during long flights.

The most well known of such planes is the United States’ Air Force One. However Russia, arguably its historically biggest rival, does have a government aircraft to rival the Air Force One, a more closely kept secret.

But the obscurity isn’t total because we have a pretty good idea about the aircraft, and now you're also about to as well.

[PeterNGloor]

the luxury on the Russian ones is fitting for a king-like ruler.

[lmeseguer]

Boeing recent falling reputation is suitable for the new Air Force One. Where safety is Number-One priority!

[NewAlbionTV]

Russian passenger jets are the safest in the world. Look what's going on with Boeing. If it's Boeing - I am not going.

[eastafrika]

Damn, Putin up there doing his peck cable flies on board the presidential aircraft. I don't think Russia builds it's aircraft as answer to American aircraft, Russian tech and avionics is quite ahead of American tech.

[subba]

This is the best for vip or for president Mr putin far better than USA airforce one, inside this has the amazing features and looks super luxurious. I wish I would buy one.

[maxwellcrazycat]

Does Vlad Pukin' use the short stairs on Russia's version of AF1? Asking for a friend.

[Taketimeout]

The Il 96 is, without a shadow of doubt, the ugliest passenger plane ever built.
The range was poor because the engines were inefficient and its not as luxurious as many Middle Eastern Sheiks.
But thats all they got, I suppose.