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Russia Quietly Turned Its Failed Boeing 777X Rival Into A Nuclear Doomsday Plane

The Il-96 has long been a VIP and special mission air force aircraft due to failing as a commercial airliner and the need for a prestige airliner.
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The Il-96 has long been a VIP and special mission air force aircraft due to failing as a commercial airliner and the need for a prestige airliner.