In addition, Mr. Putin also has four planes, not just one. After the controversial Helsinki summit between the two sides, the media of the two countries also had the opportunity to compare all aspects of the two top leaders. 2 leading forces in the world, from cars to planes.

While Trump’s Air Force One is larger, more advanced, and more expensive, Putin has four identical jets worth no less than $500 million each. In addition to the most advanced security equipment that a head of state needs, the luxury on this plane is probably only inferior to its North American counterpart. Furniture, walls or even toilets on planes are gilded.

Produced by the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association, the four IL-96-300PUs are all protected by a special coating that makes them more difficult to detect on radar. The maximum speed of this type of aircraft is up to 900 km / h and can reach an altitude of 12,000 m. The entire fuselage is modified to improve interior space, so there is enough room to integrate the president’s private office, meeting room, bedroom, kitchen, multiple bathrooms, lobby system and even a gym. .

This aircraft can also act as a headquarters for all external operations thanks to its advanced communication and connectivity technologies. Having up to four identical aircraft also helps distract, making it a “gambling” of which one is carrying the Russian leader with a 25% chance of being correct. There is also a switch on the plane that allows contact and summons 68 fighter jets of the Russian Air Force to help immediately.