this is Trump Force One and this is Air Force One Two private jets tasked with taking two incredibly influential people to whatever destination they desire both planes are so recognizable that they're practically unmistakable for any other aircraft of the kind but which one is better Trump acquired his plane over a decade ago and has fitted it with the best designs money can buy Air Force One on the other hand could be considered a flying White House given all the capabilities within if Donald Trump steps into office again will he be down grading with Air Force
1 or will he be celebrating to once again have access to one of the most technological aircrafts the US Government Can acquire Donald Trump once did an interview for Rolling Stone about Trump Force One stating it's quote bigger than Air Force 1 he even went as far as saying that Air Force 1 was a step down from Trump Force One in every way now we wouldn't go as far as saying that especially considering the state it's in at this moment Trump Force One is definitely not out of this fight by any means well in reality
Trump Force One is in fact not bigger than Air Force 1 by any metric Trump Force One is a Boeing 757-200 which is smaller but no less impressive than the president's counterpart it measures 155 ft 3 in in length with a wingspan of 124 ft 10 in and a height of 44 ft 6 in the aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce rb211 d535 E4 engines which provide the necessary thrust for a range of about 4,000 Mi and a top speed of 609 mph without needing to refuel obviously we can't talk about the plane without also
mentioning the famous design design on the outside which keeps the plane Mighty recognizable for anyone fortunate enough to lay eyes on it the private jets liery features a giant te on the tail and Trump emblazened on the fuselage a couple years ago the Livery was even updated with a new black and gold design and an American flag on the tail however flying The Fortress that is Air Force One a modified Boeing 7472 200b known as the vc25 B stretches an impressive 231 ft 10 in in length its wingspan reaches 195 F 8 in and it
Towers at a height of 63 F5 in with four powerful pratton Whitney jt9d 7 R4 G2 engines each capable of generating 56,7 lb of thrust Air Force 1 can soar across continents with a range of approximately 7800 mil miles and achieve a cruising speed of around 630 mph however the aircraft has capabilities to increase the range pretty much indefinitely in terms of Design Air Force 1 is definitely not as lavishly designed As Trump Force One but is still quite recognizable currently sporting a distinctive blue white and light blue color scheme the presidential seal is prominently
displayed on both sides of the aircraft near the front door an American flag is painted on the tail fin and the words United States of America are inscribed in capital letters across the length of the upper fuselage above the windows making it difficult to confuse just who that aircraft belongs to so that's the exterior of the planes but honestly as long as both aircrafts can get the occupants to and from whatever destination they need and especially in Trump's case can do it in style I don't think either are too worried about the exact dimensions of
the plane so why don't we explore inside where all the magic happens if it wasn't evident from the exterior of the plane trumps aircraft while definitely functional as a means of travel leans a bit more towards form than function the exterior is all about Donald Trump luxury and his own personal style and the interior is no different with plush leather seats goldplated seat belts and elegant wood finishes there's a spacious Lounge area where you can relax on comfortable sofas watching a big flat screen TV or use the state-of-the-art entertainment system the cabin has Custom Seating
and a dining area with a large conference table perfect for both formal meetings and meals the master bedroom feels like a high-end hotel room complete with a queen-size bed Ample Storage and a private bathroom with a shower there are also guest rooms several bathrooms and a galley where meals can be prepared in Flight it's a blend of comfort and luxury ideal for both relaxing and working the inside of Donald Trump's plane is better than most people's full-time homes as good as the plane looks there actually is a prevalent issue with Trump's plane that many aircraft
experts may have already picked up on as being a pretty significant Achilles heel before we get to that though let's talk a bit about Air Force 1's remarkable functionality and Air Force 1 definitely leans into that function especially considering it houses the most powerful man in the world the 747 has been transformed into a mobile command center the presidential suite is like a mini apartment with an office bedroom and private bathroom the office has a large desk and secure communication systems there's also a conference room that doubles as a dining area seating up to 10
people equipped with advanced audiovisual and communication technology staff members have their own areas with plenty of seating and workspace complete with communication stations and there's a fully equipped medical Suite with an operating table and medical supplies staffed by a doctor at all times in case of emergencies the Communication Center on board ensures constant connectivity with both secure and non-secure channels keeping the president in touch with global leaders and military command at all times in the case that the president ever needed to remain in the aircraft for a significant amount of time the aircraft actually has
inflight refueling capabilities extending the range it can go in one flight to essentially anywhere in the world it may lose the Battle of being the most flashy aircraft however the look is still iconic and when it comes to providing means for the president to do his presidential duties Air Force One stands alone in that regard but what to you is more important what do you think provides a more lavish experience on your travels before you answer that question you probably want to know what that glaring issue with Trump's plane was from earlier simply the plane
is old in fact it was old when he bought it over 10 years ago the plane's first recorded flight was in 1991 over 30 years ago unlike modern planes which use computers to control flight surfaces on the wings and tail the 757 uses cables and push rods he did spend $250,000 to have it redesigned both internally and externally but that really was just a fresh and pretty coat of paint over old and outdated technology it can fly a decent distance but without the midair refueling capabilities Trump Force One is going to inherently be restricted to
certain flying capabilities to make matters worse after Trump entered the White House in 2017 and started flying with Air Force 1 Trump Force 1 was sidelined and wound up sitting at an airport in the Houston Valley with one engine missing and the other wrapped in plastic not to mention leaving it outside for years exposed to the elements certainly cause some avoidable damages even though Trump has since removed it from Storage since leaving office and given it a fresh paint job once again who is even to say if the special goldplated interior with fancy leather is
even in the same condition it was years back what about Air Force 1 is it susceptible to similar issues or is the United States government on constant watch for the slightest hint of rust on the plane surely they keep the plane up with the most state-of-the-art features the answer to that is yes and no the current Air Force 1 models are actually also pretty old and could really use an upgrade but it's not for lack of trying the supplier for their aircraft C is Boeing and if you've been paying attention to the news Boeing is
dealing with a few of their own problems the current Air Force One jets were built in 1990 and they were supposed to be replaced by 2025 now Boeing says that it might not happen until 2026 on top of the current delays due to the security audits they're dealing with Boeing has had trouble finding enough workers with sufficient security clearance to work on the high-tech military planes especially when covid cases cause Staffing shortages the order for new planes has been at work for years but if Boeing can't get itself together who knows how long it's going
to take for the order to actually be filled it's also important to note that in terms of convenience Trump's plane when in working condition is significantly more convenient if Trump wanted to he could hop on his plane and fly wherever he wanted unfortunately for the president travel is a much longer and more annoying process needing to alert the Secret Service well in advance if traveling internationally needing to alert the foreign governments and having preparations be made it's all necessary considering the importance of the person however it's a logistical nightmare anytime you want to do anything
as the president it goes without saying but both of these aircraft cost a lot of money billions if you take into account the additional Tech and also the cost of Maintenance and upkeep who could forget needing to implement the real gold trim throughout Trump Force One can't forget that regardless the money has to come from somewhere are Trump or Biden reaching into their own Pockets to pay for the cost of operation if not where is it coming from in 2022 the Air Force stated that the cost to operate Air Force 1 is $ per flight
hour or just over $2,964 per minute this includes expenses for fuel maintenance security measures Staffing and inflight Services the aircraft sophisticated communication and defense systems also contribute to this High operating cost is Biden Froning the cost every time he steps on the aircraft unfortunately not the money comes directly from the US federal budget specifically Al at to the Department of Defense and the US Air Force in other words the money comes from the taxpayers many people may be convinced that overall this is worth the cost to protect the president or at least accept it as
a necessary evil but that only applies if the president is using it for necessary business Joe Biden last year got into some hot water for taking a flight to Michigan to join the UAW strike which itself was viewed as lacking impartiality as would be expected in matters like this but also being a choice that cost taxpayers a huge amount of money Biden only made a 12-minute appearance before immediately taking off to another campaign stop costing taxpayers in the ballpark of $1,760 per minute so you be the judge if that is a worthwhile investment Trump Force
One cost significantly less to operate as opposed to the presidential counterpart the estimated cost per flight hour for a Boeing 757 ranges from $8,000 to $10,000 this includes fuel maintenance crew salaries and other operational expenses since the aircraft is privately owned the operating costs are covered by Donald Trump himself for his business ventures these expenses are typically funded through his personal finances business ventures or corporate accounts associated with the Trump organization who is to say specifically where the money is coming from but officially Trump Force One is not paid for by taxpayers and is fronted
privately so what do you think it's no doubt that both of these aircraft are National symbols and especially in Air Force 1's case has security implications for the president but they are a luxury containing things that you definitely could argue are not a necessary addition to something already costing the taxpayers a ton of money are these aircraft a worthy investment at all do you think one is more worthwhile than the other if you had to pick one to travel in what would you prefer bye for now [Music]
