In the event of nuclear war, the E-4B "Nightwatch" plane would serve as the US military's command and control center.
The American plane is that huge that it is as heavy as 80 African elephants - imagine seeing that soar through the sky.
Known as the Survivable Airborne Operations Centre, or SAOC, the new fleet of Boeing 747-derivative jets are intended to ...
The E-4B is a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, with a fleet of four aircraft stationed at the National Airborne ...
The E-4B "Nightwatch," a militarized Boeing 747-200, serves as a mobile command center for the US president and key officials during nuclear crises. E ...
Take a look inside the top-secret aircraft. The E-4B "Nightwatch" is a militarized version of a Boeing 747-200. A US Air Force E-4B "Nightwatch" plane.Fabrizio Gandolfo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via ...
The retrofitted Boeing 747s were made for war ... and the joint chiefs of staff would all be safe aboard the E-4B. From there, they could order nuclear strikes or execute emergency war orders.
Taiwan’s China Airlines is reportedly on the verge of splitting a substantial order for long-haul passenger jets between Boeing Co. BA and Airbus SE EADSY. This decision aligns with the recent U ...