Hello everyone, today I am creating a request for the Japanese government exclusive aircraft. These aeroplanes are modified 777-300ERs used for the transport of the Emperor, Prime Minister and other VVIPs. Each aircraft has a capacity of 140 people. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force operates them with ANA taking care of repairs. Each aircraft features a red swoop on the fuselage highlighted by a gold line. That tail is adorned by the Hinomaru. The fuselage above the L2 and R2 doors is emblazoned with the words 日本国 🇯🇵 Japan.
Stats:
These are the specifications of the aircraft:
Aircraft:
Boeing 777-300ER
Aircraft Number:
80-1111
Engines:
Genral Electric GE90
Capacity:
140
Range:
7559 NM
Start of operation:
2019
Why we need this:
We currently have only one government transport aircraft, Air Force One. This aircraft would be a lovely addition to that and would add some diversity to Infinite Flight’s fleet. The aircraft also looks amazing and I would love to fly around in it.
How can I show my support?
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It says they’re selling the government’s prior 747 for $28million and a new 777ER is like $375million. Why Japan goes for the 777 as a replacement and the US sticks with 747’s I wonder? Australia, I believe uses a custom configured 737-700 (do they extend the nominal range?). This was an interesting topic, including about Abe and all.
Interestingly many countries have been switching from the 747 to the 77 for their VVIP transports. One example being India. Maybe it has something to do with the similarity of the aircraft, making it easier to transition crew and and pilots
I think we’ve (Australia) got a few around, for example in Melbourne there is an A319 or similar constantly sitting in the same spot. It depends on the route being flown, who the PM is travelling with and the reason. I think that’s probably correct.
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