Tom Cruise has a $20,000,000 private jet which is like a flying palace with a hot tub and personally flies a WWII propeller plane
Published on Apr 01, 2026 at 2:52 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 01, 2026 at 2:52 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
It will come as no surprise to anyone that Tom Cruise has a private jet worth $20 million, but it might surprise others to learn he also flies around in a WWII propeller plane.
As well as being one of America’s biggest film stars, Cruise also has a love for all things aviation.
This was apparent when he played Captain Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in Top Gun and its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick.
But few movie stars can claim to not only own a legendary WWII fighter plane, but also be able to fly it as Cruise does.
This is how luxurious the Tom Cruise private jet is
Tom Cruise is the proud owner of a Gulfstream GIV private jet.
This particular jet first came to the market in 1985, with a price tag of around $20 million.
With a range of around 4,850 miles, it’s the perfect aircraft to ferry the Cruise around the world in.
Power comes from two Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 engines, and the Gulfstream can seat up to 16 passengers.
Naturally, the private jet is also packed with luxury.
Large comfortable seats, a sofa that turns into a bed, and even a full bathroom complete with a jacuzzi.
Yet for Tom Cruise, the private jet might not be the highlight of his flying fleet.
He probably has a bigger soft spot for his gorgeous P-51 Mustang fighter plane.
How Cruise acquired the P-51 Mustang WWII fighter
Designed by North American Aviation, the P-51 Mustang was one of the best fighter aircraft of World War II.
Cruise’s was built in 1946, so it just missed out on service during the war.
The film star bought the aircraft in 2001, with the P-51 undergoing a full restoration in 1997.
At the end of Top Gun: Maverick, Cruise’s character is seen flying a Mustang.
That is the exact aircraft that the actor owns, and he is indeed a fully licensed pilot.
The Mustang was powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and many argue it was the best fighter of World War II.
Some air forces even flew the aircraft until the 1980s.
In fact, many have since been restored as warbirds and even used in air races.
Why the P-51 Mustang is such an icon
North American Aviation first developed the Mustang in the early 1940s.
When it first flew, the Allison V-1710 engine powered the aircraft.
Ironically, the British RAF first flew it operationally, but soon the Allison engine was replaced by the Rolls-Royce Merlin.
This transformed the aircraft from a good plane into a great plane.
This led to the definitive version of the fighter, the P-51D, using a Merlin engine licensed-built in America by Packard.
Mustangs are claimed to have shot down 4,950 enemy aircraft during the war.
It was agile, fast, and dependable, and one of the best-looking aircraft of the conflict.
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Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
