7. Boeing 747SP – Yemen
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, the aircraft was down for the count, causing President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi to fly in a different plane. The news came as no surprise to the public, who has been watching the civil outrage and conflict in the region for years now. Still, with only 13 of the original 45 models left, we need to take extra precautions to protect these 45,000-pound jumbo jets.
6. Boeing 747-200B – US
If every passenger on the Boeing 747-200B pitched in a million dollars each, they would be able to purchase the aircraft. But who would want to share it? This $325 million plane is the next generation to the Boeing 747-100 and is heavier, yet stronger, reaching a range of 6,857 nautical miles. Four turbofan engines help it reach speeds upwards of 602 miles per hour while reaching a maximum altitude of 45,100 feet. Truly a splendor in the sky, the Boeing 747-200B was used by the President of the United States for high-flying business matters. The impressiveness does not stop at the specifications though; on the inside, the plane is just as striking.
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