Russian presidential aircraft

The main presidential aircraft is the four-engined, long-range, widebody Ilyushin Il-96-300PU, a highly modified Il-96, with the two last letters standing for "Command Point" in Russian.

The presidential fleet of planes also includes Ilyushin Il-62, Tupolev Tu-154, and Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, among others.

[citation needed] The aircraft is a highly customized version of the standard Il-96, with extensive modifications for luxury and safety, including advanced communications systems and laser anti-missile protection.

It was reported that Vladimir Putin had personally inspected the ongoing work at the Voronezh plant while he was the Prime Minister.

[citation needed] Media related to Rossiya Special Flight Unit at Wikimedia Commons

Rossiya's fleet of Ilyushin Il-96 widebody jetliners .
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Special Air Squadron.
An Ilyushin Il-96-300PU operated by the Special Air Squadron.