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Bisnis.comJAKARTA- Plane has a longer lifespan than other modes of transport, such as cars. A 50-year-old plane is still capable of crossing the sky.

Launched from Slashgear, Saturday (24/6/2023), the top tier of aircraft has the side benefit of making motors that are very powerful and can last for decades.

Due to the very high costs of anything related to aviation, most aircraft are purchased for commercial purposes by large corporations who can afford the high fees.

Having equipment that can last for years offers a better chance of recouping costs, making an expensive aircraft a good investment.

Here are the 10 planes with the longest flight time that are still in operation:

Airbus A300-B2

French airline Aérospatiale’s (now Airbus) fleet of A300 medium-range passenger jets dates back to the 1970s and was the first twin-engine jumbo jet.

After production ceased in 1984, the aircraft was used on medium and long-haul flights for decades by various airlines around the world.

Although the A300 meets the need for more than most commuter aircraft, it cannot travel as far as the Boeing 747 or Airbus A380.

Although the passenger version of the A300 has been largely replaced by newer aircraft, the A300 has now become a cargo carrier, one on which United Parcel Service or UPS Airlines still fly with their A300 fleet.

B-52 Stratofortress

First launched in 1953, the B-52 Stratofortress is one of the oldest aircraft used in service military around the world.

The B-52H aircraft in its current form is capable of carrying 70,000 pounds of weapons payload and configured with the ability to deliver a variety of munitions to multiple targets.

Among the munitions likely to be delivered are AGM-84 Harpoon missiles, AGM-142 Raptor missiles, conventional guided bombs, combined direct attack munitions and several other munitions – including some with nuclear warheads.

70 years after its launch, the B-51 has undergone an upgrade process during which new engines have been installed and avionics updated, so it should be serviceable until 2040. This means that the B-52 could see almost a century in the air before finally having to retire.

Antonov An-2

The Antonov An-2 is almost 80 years old and is still in use in flight due to ongoing financial difficulties since the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Aircraft manufactured in Ukraine in 1947, was adopted by civilian and military circles who chose this aircraft because of its ability to fly anywhere.

Currently, it is estimated that up to 90% of routes to small and distant destinations are served by An-2s produced over the past 70 years in addition to the versions still produced in China.

Lockheed U-2

The U-2 spy plane, which first operated in 1955, is owned by the military WE created during the Cold War.

The U-2 is capable of flying at an altitude of 70,000 feet, well above the altitude of most other aircraft, and is equipped with high-resolution photographic equipment.

Russia, and then the Soviets, finally shot down one of these aircraft with a surface-to-air missile in 1960, ending Soviet airflight – but that did not end the U-2 program.

The U-2 is still operational and has been upgraded several times and now carries the latest advanced electronic surveillance. Even in the age of satellite technology with advanced photography, sending aircraft on missions continues to provide invaluable intelligence that cannot be gathered any other way.

Boeing 737-200

The Boeing 737 is a popular narrow-body aircraft widely used around the world and has been in production since 1967. The latest version of this model is the 737 MAX, which is the latest in a long line of 737 aircraft.

Even though there are newer jets with the latest avionics technology and engines, the airline in Canada – Nolinor Aviation is still using the 56-year-old plane.

The ability to change payload types on the fly and take them to cold, icy places is the main reason Nolinor is still flying its old Boeing 737-200.

Mikoyan-Girevich MiG-19

The Cold War marked the beginning for warring countries to produce fighter aircraft. The MiG-19 was the first Soviet fighter capable of supersonic flight and was widely produced for sale to foreign countries.

Under the same license, China produces the Shenyang J-6. Although this aircraft was designed after the Second World War, several examples of this aircraft are still in service. The Soviet and Chinese versions were exported to countries under communist influence.

In 2022, North Korea, Vietnam and Pakistan will still have MiG-19 and J-6 aircraft in their fleets, although many are likely to be produced much later. Recently, China released images of its fleet of cockpitless MiG-19 jets operating as supersonic attack drones.

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

Iran is recorded as still using these F-4 Phantom II fighter jets until they can’t fly, even though they can’t compete with almost any enemy’s planes.

In the past, when Iran became an ally of the United States, the country of Uncle Sam, which produced 5,000 combat aircraft, sent its planes Iran.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) retains a lot of American equipment in its inventory because sanctions have made it very difficult to purchase new aircraft for military or civilian use.

As a result, the IRIAF was forced to maintain aging airframes in the skies by salvaging retired aircraft parts and continued to lose aircraft as their airworthiness declined.

Lockheed C-130 Hercules

Entering service in 1954, the C-130 became the most important aircraft for the United States and became the logistical backbone of a modern military capable of transporting cargo and troops.

Initially, the Hercules could travel at 336 mph at 20,000 feet, but was later upgraded to 410 mph at 26,000 feet with a payload of 44,500 pounds.

It’s safe to say that modern America’s military capabilities would be greatly reduced without this long-serving aircraft in its fleet.

Boeing 747-121

In the mid-1960s, Boeing made a fairly luxurious jumbo jet with tiered seats.

Boeing 747 produced in 1976 and originally delivered to Iraqi Airways, but taken back by Iran for repair after the Iran-Iraq War. This aircraft is the oldest 747 still in service and was recently seen in Belgrade.

Given the Iranian government’s inability to import components for repairs or upgrades, it is likely that the days of this aircraft’s useful life are numbered.

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver

Canadians have the Beaver to help them – in particular, they have the De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, a small but sturdy bush plane capable of landing and taking off in extreme conditions, to take in the sights of Canada.

Produced from 1947 to 1967, this seaplane made the need for aeronautical infrastructure impossible. The pontoons allow landing on water, but can also be equipped with wheels or skis for land and snow.

Although it hasn’t been produced for over half a century, the Beaver will continue to fly as long as humans can keep it safe in the air.

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