Overview
The Boeing E-4 Advanced Airborne Command Post (AACP), the current "Nightwatch" aircraft, is a series of strategic command and control military aircraft operated by the United States Air Force (USAF). The E-4 series are specially modified from the Boeing 747-200B for the National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP) program. One of its primary purposes is continuity of government during nuclear warfare, thus being nicknamed the "Doomsday plane".
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 370.50 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.70 m |
| Height | 19.30 m |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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