Known as the Survivable Airborne Operations Centre, or SAOC, the new fleet of Boeing 747-derivative jets are intended to ...

In the event of nuclear war, the E-4B "Nightwatch" plane would serve as the US military's command and control center.

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 ...

The American plane is that huge that it is as heavy as 80 African elephants - imagine seeing that soar through the sky.

They’re intended to keep the nation running in the event of nuclear attack, but their age has forced the military to begin searching for possible replacements. Boeing E-4B with the 595th Command & ...

B "Nightwatch," often called the "Doomsday Plane," is one of the most advanced and expensive aircraft operated by the U.S.

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 ...

Many of the E-4B's features remain classified, but the US Air Force has provided some insights into its capabilities. The E-4B is a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, with a fleet of four ...

According to the USAF, the E-4B, a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, is a four-engine, swept-wing, long-range, high-altitude airplane capable of refueling in flight. The main deck is ...

There’s a plane that could signal only five minutes left of your life if you spot it in the sky. Luckily, there’s been no ...