Learn about the most expensive planes today

The plane could be a million dollar machine. Whether for acquisition, maintenance or even flight time, these costs vary greatly from contract to contract and usually run into high numbers.

Some manufacturers even provide tables with commercial aircraft values, but practically no airline pays these prices. This is due to the fact that the values ​​are negotiated according to the quantity to be purchased, configuration, add-ons and engines, among other variables.

This also applies to some military aircraft. When a country finishes buying an aircraft of this type, it also ends up buying a flight training package, training simulators, spare parts, qualifying maintenance teams, etc.

Therefore, the figures shown in the list of the most expensive aircraft in the world below do not necessarily reflect the amount that each buyer paid for the aircraft, but rather an average based on contracts and declarations made by manufacturers before the pandemic.

Included in the list are only aircraft still produced, not necessarily the most expensive in history. VIP and custom planes are also not included, as they are not built in series, nor are cargo planes, which are usually compatible with other models.

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F-35B – 769.2 million Brazilian real (135.9 million US dollars)

The F-35B is one of today’s most modern fighters, with a short takeoff and vertical landing capability. is yours the value high It is the target of many controversies, and an hour of flying can cost R$140,000.

Boeing P-8A Poseidon – R$854.7 million (US$151 miles)

P-8A Poseidon is a military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, also adapted for combat and anti-submarine war.

It was developed from the Boeing 737, one of the world’s most popular commercial passenger aircraft.

Boeing 767-300ER – R$1.23 Bilhao ($217.9)

The 767-300ER is the long-distance variant of the original 767. Its cargo version is slightly more expensive than the passenger version, and is still made today.

787 units of the 767-300ER and the freighter version of the 767-300F were delivered.

Airbus A330-900neo – R$1.7 billion ($296.4)

With its capacity to transport up to 460 people, it can fly up to 13,300 km without stopping. In Brazil, this model is Operated by Azul.

Boeing 787-10 – 1.9 Belhao Brazilian Real ($338.4)

The 787-10 is the largest member of one of today’s most modern families of aircraft. It has several electrical systems that replace hydraulic and pneumatic controls, which reduces the number of devices on board and makes the aircraft lighter and more economical.

NS The fuselage is made of composite materials such as carbon fiber and resinIt is also quieter thanks to its new engines. It can accommodate up to 336 people in a two-class seating configuration.

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye – 2 billion Brazilian reals (350 million US dollars)

The E-2D, manufactured by Northrop Grumman, is a military aircraft that performs a surveillance and control function. It is equipped with several radar systems, in addition to being adapted for landing on aircraft carriers.

Airbus A350-1000 – R$2.1 billion ($366.5)

With a capacity of 440 passengers, this intercontinental aircraft can fly more than 16,000 kilometers without refueling.

With a top speed of 945 km / h, the A350-100 already has 56 flying units on the airlines.

Boeing 747-8 – 2.4 billion Brazilian real ($418.4)

The giant double-decker plane can accommodate up to 410 seats when configured in three seating categories. It also has a shipping version, and already has 147 units delivered around the world.

Boeing 777-9 – 2.5 billion Brazilian real ($442.2)

The 777-9 belongs to a promising family of Boeing aircraft. Its first test flight took place in 2020, and it is supposed to start commercial operation in the next few years.

It has a capacity of 426 passengers when the plane can accommodate two classes of seats. It’s still in development, and will inherit many of its technological advancements from another, cheaper aircraft, the 787.

Airbus A380-800 – R$2.5 billion ($446.6)

The A380-800 is the largest passenger airliner in the world. It did not attract many buyers, but it has the capacity to carry up to 853 passengers.

It had only 251 orders, and its production date has already been set. The last aircraft of the model will be delivered in early 2022, less than 15 years after it began commercial operations.