The United States Air Force has confirmed to fly the E4-B Nightwatch, often dubbed the doomsday plane, to Europe.
Called the doomsday plane because it was designed as a control and command center in the event of a nuclear war. One of the jets, based on a Boeing 747, had already flown into the UK Air Force base in Suffolk. He had time to refuel in the air while passing through the Atlantic ocean.
The doomsday plane is always on standby, aka permanent alert, so that it can be used at any time in the event of a nuclear conflict. There are 4 units in total.
Predictably, this plane was deployed in anticipation of Russia finally deploying nuclear weapons related to the war with Ukraine. It is also sometimes referred to as the 'Flying Pentagon' for being the air base for important American officials.
A few days ago, Vladimir Putin's spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said nuclear weapons could be used if Russia was threatened. "Russia can do anything. They don't obey any rules. They don't respect international law," said Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
Can be refueled in the air, the Nightwatch can stay in the sky for days, a maximum of 7 days. The manufacturing material is designed to survive even in conditions of nuclear war.
This plane also has a kind of hump like a camel's hump on the back of the plane. It was the Ray Dome, which contained 67 satellite dishes and antennas for communications. This plane is also equipped with 18 beds and 6 bathrooms.
Biden can also carry out orders from this plane, including to launch nuclear missiles if needed. Photo: Daily Mail
The doomsday plane consists of three levels and can accommodate up to 112 crew, including top American officials. This is one of the rooms inside for holding meetings.
The appearance of one of the mattresses in it. The interior does not have a luxurious impression but is designed for practicality only.
This aircraft uses all analog systems, there are no digital devices because it will be paralyzed by electromagnetic waves (EMP) attacks due to nuclear explosions.
As mentioned, the aircraft is theoretically capable of withstanding nuclear attack, plus the effects of electromagnetic pulses, while still keeping leaders in touch with other world leaders via satellite communications.
This doomsday plane has been in operation since the Cold War in the 1980s between the US and the Soviet Union.