When it comes to the US Presidential jet, most people are familiar with Air Force One.
But in fact, there is another special plane, also a Boeing 747, called the Doomsday plane (the “Doomsday” plane), but it is not very “favored” by the US President, because the plane This plane will only come in handy when war breaks out.
Flight Radar 24 – a website about flight information – reported on March 23, that the “Doomsday” plane had recently taken off from Washington (USA) over the English Channel and is currently flying around the area. north of Cambridge, appearing to be heading towards Royal Air Force Base Mildenhall (UK).
The “Doomsday” plane was sent to Europe as part of the squadron to protect US President Joe Biden during a 4-day trip to Brussels (Belgium) to attend the Extraordinary Summit of the North Treaty Organization. Atlantic Ocean (NATO), the G7 Summit and the Council of Europe (EC) meeting.
Airplane “Doomsday” – the little-known plane of the US President. Photo: 163.com
According to China’s 163 news site, when the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine is tense, many people are concerned about Russia’s use of nuclear weapons to prevent Ukraine’s resistance, which further aggravates the situation. increased fears of a nuclear war.
The £150 million ‘Doomsday’ plane can withstand a nuclear explosion” and can stay in the air for days.
This aircraft will serve as the highest military command and control center for the air emergency in the event of a nuclear war, to effectively counterattack against the country that initiated the nuclear attack. core.
Washington has maintained a fleet of Boeing 747 E4-B Nightwatch aircraft since the 1970s.
Called the “Pentagon in the air,” each plane has three decks and can accommodate a crew of 112 for 12 hours of continuous flight, while mid-air refueling support means It can stay in the air for days.
According to some sources, there is at least one “Doomsday” aircraft that maintains a state of combat readiness for 24 hours.
According to the Daily Express (UK), amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, NATO has announced it will strengthen its forces on the eastern front of mainland Europe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin also did not hesitate and ordered the Russian military to put its nuclear forces on a state of “special alert”. Putin said that the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons cannot be ruled out if it is faced with an existential threat.
In the event of a nuclear war, the Boeing 747 E4-B will act as a mobile combat command room.
Its staff includes military analysts, strategists, and communications assistants who help the President of the United States make decisions during nuclear war.
Although the technology of these planes is no secret, their full capabilities are still unknown.
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