In the event of nuclear war, the E-4B "Nightwatch" plane would serve as the US military's command and control center.
B "Nightwatch," often called the "Doomsday Plane," is one of the most advanced and expensive aircraft operated by the U.S.
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 ...
Two out of the four Boeing E-4B "doomsday" aircraft in active service were damaged on Jun. 16, in addition to eight other planes at the base. Officials told NBC News that the two remaining ...
Many of the E-4B's features remain classified, but the US Air Force has provided some insights into its capabilities. The ...
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 ...