World’s Most Expensive Planes

Published on 12/10/2021
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B-29 Superfortress

Even by today’s standards, the B-29 Superfortress is a massive piece of machinery. In the early 1940s, Boeing designed and built this bomber plane, adding new features and increasing the plane’s complexity. Pressurized crew quarters and remotely operated weapons were just a few of the many perks. The plane’s weight has also earned it the title of “the world’s heaviest production plane.” This plane was crucial to victory in World War II. Many missions were flown with the B-29, including in-flight fueling and surveillance flights. Because of its long and illustrious history, we aren’t surprised that it’s become so popular. Only one working unit, codenamed “Fifi,” was still in the air, according to the most recent information. It all changed on July 17, 2016, when the pilot episode of “Doc” was first aired on television. Only two planes are currently privately owned, but there is interest in repairing others so they can fly again in the future.

B-29 Superfortress

B-29 Superfortress

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Northrop F-5

There have already been a few different versions of this incredible supersonic jet fighter. After its first flight in 1962, the Northrop F-5 became well-known for being a simple, low-maintenance aircraft that performed admirably both in the air and on the ground. Thus, it has been in use since 1962. While the Allies’ military relied heavily on it during World War II, it was also widely exported. In the United States, it is still used as a training plane! What it sounds like: a hypersonic jet fighter capable of speeds exceeding 1,000 mph. Thus, the manufacturer claims that it is one of the fastest military planes currently available to the general public, regardless of its military origins. A Talon T-38 training plane might be a good idea if you decide to buy and fly one of these youngsters. As a result, it was manufactured by the same company as the F5.

Northrop F-5

Northrop F-5

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