11. A-50 Mainstay Beriev

Joined the Service in 1984
Producing company: Bieniev
Price: $200 million
The Beriev A-50 Mainstay has served as a symbol of Russia’s aerial early warning and control capabilities since it was first introduced in 1984. This aircraft, designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company, may be easily recognized by the large radar dome perched atop its fuselage.

Mainstay Beriev A-50 ©Mil.ru / Wikipedia.org
The main task of the A-50, which serves as the Russian Air Force’s eyes and ears, is to identify and track airborne targets while sending real-time data to command centers. It can also direct interceptor planes in the direction of enemy invaders. The Mainstay, which is based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport, is a definite sign of Russia’s dedication to preserving a capable aerial surveillance system.