“Chammae-1” – What’s Kim Jong-Un’s Private Jet Really Like?

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Summary North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a private Ilyushin II-62M jet, nicknamed “Chammae-1,” which he typically uses for international travel. The Ilyushin II-62M is an old aircraft, with some models in Air Koryo’s fleet being over 44 years old. It is not considered to have modern electronics or adequate security measures. Kim Jong Un prefers to travel by armored train when meeting world leaders abroad, following the family tradition set by his grandfather. While luxurious, the train is slow and requires changing its wheels at the Russian border. Since his recent visit to Russia, everyone knows about North…

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