Meet Russia’s Air Force One: The Ilyushin Il-96

When it came to selecting the new Russian head of state plane, the government turned to local manufacturer Ilyushin to come up with a rival to the United States Air Force One – The Ilyushin Il-96. Why did they choose this plane? And how has Russia fitted it for its head of state? Let’s explore.

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