Brief version of the news
- The US Air Force awarded a $13 billion contract to Sierra Nevada Corp to develop a new Doomsday aircraft.
- The SAOC project is intended to replace aging E-4B aircraft that are nearing the end of their service life and were introduced in the 1970s.
- Work on the new aircraft should be completed in 2036 using a commercial jet engine adapted to military standard.
- The E-4B is currently the doomsday aircraft, but its service life expired in the early 2030s.
The US Air Force has signed a $13 billion contract with Sierra Nevada Corp. They plan to develop a successor to the E-4B, better known as the “Doomsday” aircraft.
The Resvivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) project aims to replacing aging aircraft that entered service in the 1970s and are nearing the end of their service life. Work on it will be carried out in the states of Colorado, Nevada and Ohio.
What is known about the successor
Work on the new aircraft should be completed in 2036. To meet operational requirements, the weapon system will contain a commercial jet engine, which will be strengthened and adapted to meet military standard requirements.
Currently, the function of the Doomsday aircraft is taken over by the E-4B. The US Air Force currently operates four E-4B aircraft, one of which is permanently operational. It is known that these aircraft are based on the Boeing 747-200 airliner, and were built in the 1970s.
The publication notes that the E-4B will expire in the early 2030s.
What is a Doomsday plane
This is an airborne command post designed to control the US military in the event of nuclear war. This aircraft can withstand a nuclear blast due to its reinforced design. It is equipped with electromagnetic pulse protection, protecting it from the effects of radioactive radiation. In addition, this type of aircraft is equipped with modern means of communication, which allow it to maintain contact with different parts of the world. It is also equipped with weapons control systems, thanks to which it can control air and ground forces.
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