{"id":1243,"date":"2026-06-16T03:08:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/?p=1243"},"modified":"2026-06-16T03:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:08:02","slug":"tom-cruise-has-an-airplane-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/tom-cruise-has-an-airplane-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"TOM CRUISE HAS AN AIRPLANE COLLECTION!"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"article-header layout-rich \">\n<div class=\"w-article-header-title\">\n<h1 class=\"article-header-title\">What Planes Does Tom Cruise Own?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"heading_image responsive-img img-size-heading-image-full-width   expandable \" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Photo:&amp;nbsp;Austin Deppe\\\/Shuttertock&quot;\" data-is-feature-img=\"true\">\n<figure><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=600&amp;h=338&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;h=900&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;h=900&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg?&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;h=900\" alt=\"Gulfstream IV G4 jet parked at an airport\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2193363441.jpeg?&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1600&amp;h=900\" \/> <\/picture><small class=\"item-img-caption\">Credit:\u00a0Photo:\u00a0Austin Deppe\/Shuttertock<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"article-header-bg\"><\/div>\n<section id=\"article-body\" class=\"article-body adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-beforeend\">\n<div class=\"content-block-regular\">\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-key-points\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div id=\"custom_block_0\" class=\"emaki-custom key-points\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tom Cruise is a licensed pilot with qualifications as a multi-engine instrument-rated pilot and helicopter flying skills.<\/li>\n<li>Cruise owns a collection of airplanes, including a vintage P-51 Mustang fighter from World War II and a Gulfstream IV G4 jet.<\/li>\n<li>There may be additional aircraft in Cruise&#8217;s fleet, such as a HondaJet and a Bombardier Challenger 300 jet, according to a travel expert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t just a show for &#8216;Top Gun.&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleflying.com\/tag\/tom-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tom Cruise<\/a> is one of the few actors who genuinely love aviation. He has been a licensed pilot since 1994 and is able to fly several types of aircraft. However, it doesn&#8217;t stop with a license. The famous Hollywood actor also has a collection of airplanes varying from vintage fighters to business jets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-license-does-cruise-have\">What kind of license does Cruise have?<\/h2>\n<p>In various discussions, Tom Cruise has revealed that his affinity for aviation was crucial to his initial attraction to the original &#8216;Top Gun.&#8217; He shared that he holds qualifications as a multi-engine instrument-rated <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleflying.com\/tag\/pilots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pilot<\/a> and has continued to enhance his skill set throughout his life. Notably, he acquired helicopter flying skills for the remarkable stunts seen in the 2018 film &#8216;Mission Impossible: Fallout.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"plane-collection\">Plane collection<\/h2>\n<p><strong>North American P-51 Mustang fighter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-afterend\">During a segment on The Late Late Show, Cruise took host James Corden for a ride in his own vintage P-51 Mustang fighter plane. Tom Cruise acquired this World War II fighter in 2001, which was initially built in 1946.<\/p>\n<div class=\"an-injected\" data-estimated-y-top=\"1529.3833465576172\" data-estimated-y-bottom=\"1779.3833465576172\" data-estimated-x-left=\"77.83332824707031\" data-estimated-x-right=\"924.8333282470703\">\n<div id=\"adsninja-ad-zone-adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\" class=\"adsninja-ad-zone an-zone  an-zone-content-character_count_repeatable_#1  an-can-change  an-injector-zone  an-zone-d in-sticky-content\" data-key=\"content_character_count_repeatable_#1_adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\">\n<div id=\"dynamically-injected-refresh-ad-zone-adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\" class=\"dynamically-injected-refresh-ad-zone\" data-original-ad-element-id=\"adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\" data-current-ad-element-id=\"adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\" data-refresh-count=\"1\" data-not-bidding-count=\"0\" data-floating-allowed=\"true\" data-refreshing-allowed=\"true\" data-next-ad-element-id=\"adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8-count-1\">\n<div class=\"ad-current\">\n<div id=\"ad-zone-container-adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\" class=\"ad-zone-container ad-zone-container-content-character-count-repeatable-1 adsninja-ad-zone-container-with-set-height  ad-zone-container-background-details-enabled  ad-zone-container-loading-animation-enabled  ad-loading \" data-no-fill-collapsable=\"false\">\n<div id=\"ad-zone-size-container-adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\" class=\"ad-zone-size-container ad-zone-size-container-content-character-count-repeatable-1\">\n<div class=\"ad-zone ad-zone-content-character-count-repeatable-1  \">\n<div class=\"ad-zone-inline ad-zone-inline-content-character-count-repeatable-1\">\n<div id=\"adsninja-ad-unit-1701375814336-60b646d9eb42f8\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/39363775\/SimpleFlying\/Article_InContent_Desktop_2\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Photo:&amp;nbsp;Bogac Erkan | Shutterstock&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" alt=\"The P-51 Mustang flying\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_2140893875.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/> <\/picture><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Credit:\u00a0Photo:\u00a0Bogac Erkan | Shutterstock<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The P-51 Mustang was an American long-range fighter bomber that served alongside other conflicts during World War II and the Korean War. It was developed by North American Aviation and was retired in 1984. Nevertheless, even today, the fighter is utilized for air racing by civilian pilots. After being donated to an Illinois museum, the plane underwent restoration in 1997.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-tip\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div id=\"custom_block_9\" class=\"emaki-custom tip\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content tip\">\n<p>Get the latest aviation news straight to your inbox: <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleflying.com\/email-newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up for our newsletters today.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Making his recent performance in &#8216;<a href=\"http:\/\/simpleflying.com\/tag\/top-gun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Gun: Maverick<\/a>,&#8217; Tom Cruise takes to the skies in the P-51 Mustang fighter. What adds intrigue to this is the revelation that he wasn&#8217;t just portraying the pilot on screen \u2013 he was actually at the controls of his very own P-51 Mustang fighter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"an-injected\" data-estimated-y-top=\"2672.60009765625\" data-estimated-y-bottom=\"2922.60009765625\" data-estimated-x-left=\"77.83332824707031\" data-estimated-x-right=\"924.8333282470703\">\n<div id=\"adsninja-ad-zone-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\" class=\"adsninja-ad-zone an-zone  an-zone-content-character_count_repeatable  an-can-change  an-injector-zone  an-zone-d in-sticky-content\" data-key=\"content_character_count_repeatable_div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\">\n<div id=\"dynamically-injected-refresh-ad-zone-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\" class=\"dynamically-injected-refresh-ad-zone\" data-original-ad-element-id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\" data-current-ad-element-id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\" data-refresh-count=\"1\" data-not-bidding-count=\"0\" data-floating-allowed=\"true\" data-refreshing-allowed=\"true\" data-next-ad-element-id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-count-1\">\n<div class=\"ad-current\">\n<div id=\"ad-zone-container-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\" class=\"ad-zone-container ad-zone-container-content-character-count-repeatable adsninja-ad-zone-container-with-set-height  ad-zone-container-background-details-enabled  ad-zone-container-loading-animation-enabled  ad-loading \" data-no-fill-collapsable=\"false\">\n<div id=\"ad-zone-size-container-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\" class=\"ad-zone-size-container ad-zone-size-container-content-character-count-repeatable\">\n<div class=\"ad-zone ad-zone-content-character-count-repeatable  \">\n<div class=\"ad-zone-inline ad-zone-inline-content-character-count-repeatable\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/39363775\/SimpleFlying\/Article_InContent_Desktop_1\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-beforebegin\"><strong>Gulfstream IV G4 jet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With an estimated price tag of $20 million, this jet boasts the capability to accommodate as many as 19 passengers. Notably, it reportedly comes furnished with luxuries, including a jacuzzi and a dedicated movie-screening room, according to Business Insider.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;Photo:&amp;nbsp;Anton Volynets\\\/Shutterstock&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" alt=\"The Gulfstream G4 jet landing during the evening\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.simpleflyingimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/shutterstock_1123155197.jpeg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1.5\" \/> <\/picture><figcaption>Photo:\u00a0Anton Volynets\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Gulfstream IV G4 is a long-range executive jet designed and built by <a href=\"http:\/\/simpleflying.com\/tag\/gulfstream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulfstream<\/a>, a General Dynamics company based in Savannah, Georgia, United States, from 1985 until 2018. Its production spanned from 1985 to 2018, resulting in over 900 G4 units taking to the skies. This jet can cover distances of up to 7,100 kilometers and achieve a top speed of 850 kilometers per hour.<\/p>\n<div class=\"an-injected\" data-estimated-y-top=\"3909.68310546875\" data-estimated-y-bottom=\"4159.68310546875\" data-estimated-x-left=\"77.83332824707031\" data-estimated-x-right=\"924.8333282470703\">\n<div id=\"adsninja-ad-zone-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\" class=\"adsninja-ad-zone an-zone  an-zone-content-character_count_repeatable  an-can-change  an-injector-zone  an-zone-d in-sticky-content\" data-key=\"content_character_count_repeatable_div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\">\n<div id=\"dynamically-injected-refresh-ad-zone-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\" class=\"dynamically-injected-refresh-ad-zone\" data-original-ad-element-id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\" data-current-ad-element-id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\" data-refresh-count=\"1\" data-not-bidding-count=\"0\" data-floating-allowed=\"true\" data-refreshing-allowed=\"true\" data-next-ad-element-id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1-count-1\">\n<div class=\"ad-current\">\n<div id=\"ad-zone-container-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\" class=\"ad-zone-container ad-zone-container-content-character-count-repeatable adsninja-ad-zone-container-with-set-height  ad-zone-container-background-details-enabled  ad-zone-container-loading-animation-enabled  ad-loading \" data-no-fill-collapsable=\"false\">\n<div id=\"ad-zone-size-container-div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\" class=\"ad-zone-size-container ad-zone-size-container-content-character-count-repeatable\">\n<div class=\"ad-zone ad-zone-content-character-count-repeatable  \">\n<div class=\"ad-zone-inline ad-zone-inline-content-character-count-repeatable\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1494450502098-ccr-REPEAT1\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/39363775\/SimpleFlying\/Article_InContent_Desktop_3\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-more\" class=\"adsninja-injected-repeatable-ad-beforebegin\">Is there more?<\/h2>\n<p>Whether the actor has more aircraft in its fleet has been under speculation as it was never officially confirmed. But according to a Business Insider report, in addition to the vintage fighter jet and the Gulfstream IV G4, Jack Sweeney, who is famous for reporting the travel habits of numerous celebrities, including Elon Musk, said he has been able to identify Cruise&#8217;s HondaJet and a <a href=\"http:\/\/simpleflying.com\/tag\/bombardier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bombardier<\/a> Challenger 300 jet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Planes Does Tom Cruise Own? Credit:\u00a0Photo:\u00a0Austin Deppe\/Shuttertock Tom Cruise is a licensed pilot with qualifications as a multi-engine instrument-rated pilot and helicopter flying skills. Cruise owns a collection of airplanes, including a vintage P-51 Mustang fighter from World War II and a Gulfstream IV G4 jet. There may be additional aircraft in Cruise&#8217;s fleet, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1243"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1244,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1243\/revisions\/1244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sterlingcooper.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}