US EditionFrom ‘Flying Kremlin’ to Aurus Senat: How Putin’s Plane and Car Are One of a Kind
Putin’s Flying Kremlin and Aurus Senat combine advanced security and luxury to safeguard Russia’s leadership, with the Aurus Senat produced at Yelabuga and about 120 units made annually.
- Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, travelled to New Delhi for a brief India visit while using two signature security transports, the Ilyushin Il-96-300 and Aurus Senat limousine.
- The Kortezh programme aimed to replace foreign limousines after Putin used the Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard Pullman, launching Aurus Motors to build ultra-luxury, fully armoured state cars.
- The presidential aircraft features secure communications, missile-defence countermeasures, and a 'nuclear command' button, while the Aurus Senat offers 598 hp, run-flat tyres, 6 cm-thick glass, and Federal Protective Service-cleared protection.
- The limousine has featured in high-profile diplomatic moments, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin reportedly spending over an hour inside the Aurus Senat at a summit, and Russia gifting one to Kim Jong Un.
- Aurus Motors plans expansion in the coming years, with each Senat costing around 18 million roubles and civilian production limited to about 120 units annually.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's specially modified Ilyushin Il-80, dubbed the “Flying Kremlin,” became the world's most tracked flight en route to Delhi. This secure airborne command center, designed for extreme conditions and equipped with advanced communication and defensive systems, ...
Putin’s Aurus Senat limo headed to Delhi with Russian President — Key features of retro-styled beast
A staple of Vladimir Putin's diplomatic visits, Russian President's Aurus Senat Limousine is set to arrive in Delhi soon. The luxury state vehicle designed for world leaders is one of the safest vehicles worldwide.
From ‘Flying Kremlin’ to Aurus Senat: How Putin’s plane and car are one of a kind
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in New Delhi for a historic two-day State visit today. As one of the world’s most closely guarded leaders travels to India, the Russian leader's two signature vehicles, his customised presidential aircraft, often called the 'Flying Kremlin,' and his armoured Aurus Senat limousine, are once again in the spotlight
Vladimir Putin's car: The car Putin travels in isn't just a vehicle, it's a moving fortress, designed to meet every level of threat. One of the world's most secure cars, the Aurus Senat, is transported by special aircraft and operated by a special team.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India today, and with him comes his security convoy, which includes one of the world's most secretive and heavily protected vehicles: the Aurus Senat.
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