Called Air Force One, the President of the United States is currently the most commonly used is two VC-25A aircraft, tail number 28000 and SAM 29000. two planes are modified Boeing 747-2G4B civilian aircraft.
"Air Force One" equipment
The world's most expensive "Air Force One" has an American flag on the tail, and U.S. Air Force markings and initials on the wings. From the outside, the fuselage is painted silver, blue and white, with a Stars and Stripes on the tail, and a presidential symbol on the lower right side of the front hatch: a bald eagle (the U.S. national emblem) with an olive branch and 13 arrows in its talons, surrounded by the words "President of the United States of America".
"Air Force One" built with today's most advanced computers, communications, medical equipment, almost like the White House and the Pentagon in miniature. The President of the United States can not only office in the aircraft, but also enjoy the convenience of home-like life. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, etc., fully equipped. The president has a fairly private and spacious compartment. He and the First Lady have a living room with a folding sofa bed, wooden cabinets, leather chair covers, shag carpet, and motorized curtains. There is also a bathroom with a shower, a large mirror, a basin, an electric shaving table and a modern flush toilet. Next door to the living room is the President's office, which consists of a log table and leather-covered chairs. A blue quartz clock hangs on the wall and includes the time for the continental United States, Washington, D.C., and arrival points. There is also a very modern medical center. Inside the room, there are three first class sized seats, two sleepers, a sink, a refrigerator designed to keep blood and medicines cold, and a cabinet full of medical equipment; there is also a collapsible surgical table with highly sensitive lighting. All of the equipment in the medical center is completely up-to-date and state-of-the-art, so that in case of any emergency, it is able to provide immediate first aid and is even more modern than a typical hospital emergency room. There is also a studio that includes the latest video equipment, projection screens, map hangers, and any other necessary amenities for a conference room. On the ornate dining room table there is a thick slab of wood construction set into the tabletop, under which are hidden wires with recording equipment and a system of ready jamming to ensure secure communications and clear telephone conversations. The special airplane includes two places with kitchen functions, both of which house microwave ovens, ovens, and so on. Of course, for the sake of safety on the airplane, these devices are specially designed not to cause danger. The airplane is fully equipped, and everything the White House staff does on the ground, they can do in the air as well. Most interestingly, the TV screens inside the plane can receive programs from all over the world. Moreover, there is such a television set in every compartment. If you want to watch the video of any program, just pick up the phone next to your seat and notify the appropriate person to receive the program.
The interior of this presidential machine contains 87 telephones, 10 computers, a photocopier large enough to supply a law firm, a fax machine, and 57 antennas, with two telephones for each seat. The white telephones are for general use, while the beige telephones are a noise-filtering discriminating voice communication system with extremely clear telephone sound. In the Upper House cabin, there was a person in charge of these external communication operations. A wall of electronic equipment operates the complex communications network of the entire airplane. Simply pick up the phone next to your seat and the operator will answer immediately. These telecommunication devices can quickly reach around the world to anyone you want to talk to, including the fact that even if there is no other phone number at hand, the operator will go out of his way to check for you to get through.
Performance of Air Force One
To call Air Force One "the White House of the air" is an understatement. It is in a state of readiness for takeoff 24 hours a day; 18 crew members and the most sophisticated instruments, so that it can be at any time, anywhere and the White House for the closest contact; all the services required by the President, it can provide. Arguably, U.S. Air Force One is the most sophisticated and destructive aircraft in the world. The current use of the two Boeing 747-200B "Air Force One" special aircraft is President Reagan ordered by the Boeing Company to manufacture, they were delivered in 1991, at a cost of 410 million U.S. dollars. The new Boeing 747-200 was designed for the President's personal use. Since September 2001 alone, the plane has flown more than 170,000 kilometers with the President of the United States. The plane is six stories high, can carry 25 staff members, is as spacious as a regular airliner that seats 75 passengers, and can carry about 2,000 meals on a single takeoff. The cabin is about 1,000 square meters, with plenty of room to walk back and forth, sleep, stretch out and take meals, exactly like a fancy office. In the event of a military emergency, this "Air Force One" will be immediately protected by electromagnetic radar equipment, all cables will be stopped immediately. In addition, a special, unrecognizable ground-type metal screen would cover all the windows so that the aircraft itself could not be easily detected and tracked. The plane also has the ability to be refueled in the air, allowing it to continue to fly without having to land on the ground to refuel. Air Force One can take the President anywhere he wants to go and give him the best service possible.
The current U.S. President George H.W. Bush's "Air Force One" is a Boeing 747-200B, special aircraft number VC-25A, speed is 900 kilometers / hour, flight altitude is 10,000 meters, endurance of more than 10,000 kilometers. The aircraft from August 1990 officially put into use. Previously, U.S. presidents have flown in the "Boeing 707", which is much smaller than the "Boeing 747".
Protection of Air Force One
The United States has made so many enemies in the world that the president of the United States has become a prime target of international terrorism. Therefore, "Air Force One" can be said to have the world's most advanced anti-missile system. Air defense personnel sitting in front of the workstation equipped with a variety of electronic displays and screens, can monitor all the space around the aircraft. Once a missile attack is detected, they immediately activate several sets of electronic jamming systems to induce the missile to change direction, thus ensuring the safety of "Air Force One". In addition, when "Air Force One" landed on the runway taxiing, the president and members of the delegation could observe the scene of welcoming crowds at the airport through satellite television. Once the plane is parked, it can serve as a communications command center for the president and his delegation.
Usually, before the president boards the plane, the security services always send a team of personnel to check and mark the plane's fuel in case of sabotage. Another team checks the runway, and if there is any danger to the president as he boards or disembarks, these people will immediately fire their weapons. In addition, every time "Air Force One" before taking off, there is another aircraft first takeoff, often loaded with the president's luxury bulletproof limousine and a large pile of light weapons and ammunition. Of course, every time the president goes out, there will always be a military officer to help him carry the famous "suitcase", through the suitcase of the button device, the president can be in the United States suddenly suffered an attack on the order of launching nuclear bombs to fight back.
"Air Force One" is in fact two aircraft, such as the flight code "Angel" number 26000, a 27000. as long as the president of the main body to fly to where the spare vice aircraft to follow where. If the host mechanical failure, the president can always switch to the backup aircraft. When the President of the United States travels abroad, he is accompanied by at least one other National Intelligence Agency communications aircraft, the purpose of which is to monitor the airwaves for possible incoming missiles. In addition, there are two presidential helicopters, a number of "Hercules" military transport aircraft, as well as 10 bulletproof cars accompany. The Lincoln-branded premium bulletproof cars cost more than $500,000 each.
Length: 70.4 meters, as long as a city street.
Height: 19.4 meters, taller than a five-story building. Space: 371.6 square meters of interior space.
Weight: over 400 tons.
Air surface: the total area of space inside the aircraft is 4,000 square meters. The main cabin has a surface of 370 square meters, with a hall that can be used as a conference room as well as a dining room. The president and first lady have their own dedicated rooms.
Speed: up to 1014 kilometers per hour.
Pilot: To be a pilot of Air Force One, you must have at least 2,000 hours of worldwide flight experience and a flawless flight record.
Safety: With an impeccable safety record, it is considered by Americans to be the safest airplane in the world.
Seating: Usually journalists sit at the back of the cabin and the president's entourage sits in front. The more important the position, the closer to the president they sit.
Wingmen: There are virtually always two presidential jets, both named "Air Force One" and numbered together.
Airfield: Andrews Air Force Base, 16 kilometers from the White House.
DEFENSE: It is a fully customized aircraft with highly classified defense systems, including anti-missile systems.
COMMUNICATIONS: there are 87 different telephone lines on board, 28 of which are tapped-proof, with unlimited range.
Memorabilia: There are many things on board bearing the presidential insignia, including seat belts, pillows, blankets, teacups, bath towels, napkins and razors.