"Putin Force One" performed its first test flight on April 9, 2021.

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"Putin Force One", a modernized and heavily modified Ilyushin Il-96-300, to become one of the presidential aircraft of the Russian Federation, made its first test flight on April 9, 2021. The aircraft was assembled at the aviation plant. at Voronezh and will be tested before entering the operational service.

The aircraft will be delivered to Rossiya Airlines.

"During the flight at altitudes between 5000 and 9000 meters, the stability, maneuverability of the aircraft, the operability of all its systems and engines were checked", UAC wrote in a press release. The test flight, which lasted about two hours, was considered successful. According to its manufacturer, the aircraft's avionics have been upgraded to meet European and international standards. "The aircraft is equipped with a modernized navigation and flight system", Commented UAC.

"Putin Force One" performed its first test flight on April 9, 2021.

The Ilyushin Il-96 was designed in the mid-80s and first flew in 1988. Since 1996, a modified version called the Il-96-300PU has been the main transport aircraft for the President of the Russian Federation. Like most presidential planes, it has an advanced communications system and laser missile protection.

The aircraft will be delivered to Rossiya Airlines, whose "Special Flight Detachment" is responsible for operating the VIP fleet in Russia, which carries state officials, including President Putin.

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