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E-4 Nightwatch Vs Il-80 Maxdome: How Do The World's 2 'Doomsday' Planes Compare?
The US and Russian Air Forces maintain doomsday aircraft so that their presidents can command forces even in the event of a nuclear strike.
By
Aaron Spray
Rare Quadjet: The Story Of The Ilyushin Il-80 'Maxdome'
The Ilyushin Il-80 is Russia's 'doomsday' plane that would carry the nation's top leadership in the event of a nuclear war.
How Does The Ilyushin Il-96 Differ From The Older Il-86 Model?
The Il-96 was shorter than the Il-86 and had a much longer range.
By
Mark Finlay
Russia's First Widebody: 46 Years Of The Ilyushin Il-86
The aircraft paved the way for the company's later Il-96 design.
That Time Sam Chui Had A Bomb Threat On An Ilyushin Il-86
Aviation vlogger Sam recalls his most terrifying flight...
Russian Quadjets: Il-86 Returns To Service with S7 Airlines
The Ilyushin Il-86 makes a surprise return to the skies.
