Air Force One has 370 square meters of interior floor space. Except for the seat belts on all the seats, it looks more like a hotel or executive office than a jetliner. The lowest cabin is usually used as a cargo hold. Most of the passenger rooms are located in the middle cabin, while the upper cabin is mainly used for loading communications equipment.
The president has a dedicated living cabin on the plane, complete with a bedroom, bathroom, gym and office area. Most of the plane's furniture is handcrafted by skilled carpenters.
The staff gathers in a large conference room that is twice the size of the presidential dining room. Senior staff have their own office areas, and the rest have their own spaces for work and play. Accompanying journalists have separate areas for their activities. There are also plenty of rooms for the flight crew to work in. All in all, Air Force One can accommodate 70 passengers and 26 crew members. The U.S. "Air Force One" is a veritable "White House in the sky," practicing the principle of "what the president can do on the ground, he can also do in the air," and is also known
as the "flying ellipse. "flying oval office". There is 4,000 square meters of space on board. The president has a "presidential suite", living room with a Simmons bed, leather sofas, high-grade carpets, electric curtains, etc.; suite also has a bathroom, shower equipment, the president can comfortably enjoy. Next door to the living room is the Oval Office of the President, there is also a studio, which is equipped with the latest video equipment, projection screen, maps. There is also a special room for the first lady and a room for senior officials on the special airplane. The center section of the fuselage is a lounge for presidential aides, reporters and other staff.
"Air Force One" on the lower space there is a large dining room and two modern functions of the "air kitchen", can meet the needs of more than 100 people at the same time. There is also a medical center on board, equipped with a collapsible operating table. All the equipment in the medical center is completely state-of-the-art, cutting-edge equipment, in case of any emergency, it can immediately play a first aid function, even more modern than the general hospital emergency room. "Air Force One" on the food collection belongs to the random mode, in order to ensure that the president's food safety, usually in the morning of the aircraft takeoff, or the night before the general supermarket collection, to avoid the deliberate destruction of terrorists.
"Air Force One" is also the "Pentagon in the air", serving as a temporary U.S. military air command center. The aircraft is equipped with a perfect communication system, can provide the U.S. President and his aides around the world normal or classified information transmission and reception. The length of various wires on board reached 3,000 kilometers, equipped with 87 telephone lines, 10 advanced computers, a large copy machine, a fax machine, as well as 57 various types of antennas. The aircraft is equipped with air-to-air, air-to-ground function of multiple pulse frequency radio communications equipment, its main function is when "Air Force One" in the encounter with the impact of nuclear explosions or foreign radio interference, to ensure the safety of the personnel on board and the smooth operation of communications equipment. "Air Force One" special aircraft is in fact two mandarin ducks aircraft, as long as the main body to carry the president to fly to where the spare vice aircraft will follow to where. If the host mechanical failure, the president can always switch to the spare plane. In addition, when the President of the United States visits abroad, there is at least 1 National Intelligence Agency communications aircraft accompanied by the purpose is to monitor the possible incoming missile airwaves. 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.
Strictly speaking, "Air Force One" is only a symbolic title, in the U.S. Air Force, it does not distinguish between the type of aircraft and the number of aircraft, as long as it is the current U.S. President of the aircraft, are collectively referred to as "Air Force One" (that is, as long as it is). Affiliated with the U.S. Air Force aircraft, regardless of which, as long as the current U.S. President to ride, from the moment of boarding the aircraft, the aircraft that is called "Air Force One"). Today, there are more than just two Boeing 747s, but they are still called "Air Force One".
Similarly, the presidential helicopters VH-60D and VH-3D, controlled by the U.S. Marine Corps, which come and go on the front lawn of the White House every day, are known as "Marine One". The President of the United States rides in the Army aircraft, also known as "Army One", and rides in the civilian aircraft, the name of the "Executive One", but are seldom ridden. The Vice President's plane is called "Air Force Two", and in the 1950s, "Air Force One" was first used to refer to the President's plane.
Of course, this kind of equipment doesn't come cheap. The White House has a special budget to pay for Air Force One. The U.S. president's foreign visits are a good opportunity to show the comprehensive strength of the United States, a superpower, and to show the prestige of the United States. And "Air Force One" is a symbol, such expenses Americans feel very cost-effective.
"Air Force One" fuselage covered with thick armor can withstand the shockwave of a nuclear bomb explosion; all windows are installed on the bulletproof glass; the plane also has an automatic ejection device, in case of an emergency can be automatically activated, the president bounced to a safe place to land.
"Air Force One" also has the world's most advanced anti-missile system, the ECM electronic countermeasures system on the plane can interfere with enemy radar, confuse the missile targeting system, so that it can not lock the target. For heat-seeking missiles, "Air Force One" also has its own tricks, when such missiles come to attack, "Air Force One" can launch a large number of flares, luring heat-seeking missiles to track the bright hot flares. As a result, it has been called "the safest airplane in the world". President Franklin D. Roosevelt first flew in an airplane in the 1940s (1944 Douglas DC-4 transport). Since then, every U.S. president has had an airplane. In the 1950s, President Dwight D. Eisenhower traveled in a special plane. Suddenly, a civil aircraft with the same code name and the presidential plane at the same time into an airspace, the ground personnel momentarily confused which is the president's special aircraft. For security reasons, the presidential jet was given a special and loud name - "Air Force One".
"Air Force One" has the Stars and Stripes on the tail, and the U.S. Air Force logo and initials on the wings. The front hatch has a large U.S. coat of arms on the lower right side. "Air Force One" is in fact a symbolic title, it does not distinguish between the type of aircraft and the number of aircraft, as long as it is the current president's plane, are called "Air Force One".
"Air Force One" has the most advanced computers, communications and medical equipment built in, just like the White House and the Pentagon in miniature. The President of the United States can not only work in the aircraft, but also enjoy the convenience of home life. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, etc., fully equipped. The President has a rather 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, two 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, a person was 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 travel around the world to anyone you want to talk to, including the fact that even if you don't have the other person's phone number at hand, the operator will go out of his way to find out how to get you through. The United States has so many enemies in the world that the President of the United States has become a prime target for 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. When the plane is parked, it can become the communication command center for the president and the 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, often loaded with the president's luxury bulletproof limousine and a large pile of light weapons and ammunition. And, of course, every time the president goes out, there will always be a military officer to help him carry the famous "suitcase", which contains a push-button device that allows the president to order the launch of a nuclear bomb in the event of a sudden attack on the United States. Length: 70.4 meters, about the length of a soccer field.
Height: 19.4 meters, equivalent to the height of a six-story building.
Space: 371.6 cubic meters of internal space.
Weight: over 400 tons.
Space: the total area of space inside the aircraft amounts to 4,000 square meters. The main cabin surface reaches 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: In practice, there are always two presidential jets, both called "Air Force One", with the same number, 28000 and 29000 respectively.
Airfield: Andrews Air Force Base, 16 kilometers away from the White House.
DEFENSE: It is a fully bespoke 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, meals and razors. Military experts believe that the U.S. "Air Force One" is the most sophisticated and destructive aircraft in the world. Its electronic countermeasures system can interfere with enemy radar, confuse the missile targeting system, so that it can not lock the target. According to the British "Jane's Defense Weekly", "Air Force One" is also equipped with a set of directional weapons system, can determine the location of incoming missiles, and launch laser or infrared beams, destroying the missile guidance system. "Air Force One" detection equipment is also very complete,
can cooperate with space-based and land-based detection network, timely detection of threatening air targets, and timely notification of the nearest U.S. or allied warplanes to provide air support. "The pulse frequency radio communications equipment on Air Force One, with air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities, ensures the safety of personnel on board and the normal operation of communications equipment in the event of a nuclear explosion or interference from outside airwaves.
In the absence of air refueling, "Air Force One" has a range of up to 11,490 kilometers and can remain in the air for about 12 hours; if refueled, it can remain in the air for up to 72 hours, which is enough time to send the president of the United States to any place in the world. An "Air Force One" backup plane flew low over the southern tip of Manhattan on the morning of April 27, 2009, escorted by "F16" fighter jets, and circled the Goldman Sachs building near Jersey City, New Jersey.
Many New York office workers thought the September 11th terrorist attacks were happening again and fled their buildings to seek shelter. A number of buildings were evacuated. Officials later announced that it was just a photo op.
Reports said the flight was only to take some "souvenir photos" of Air Force One. The White House had also planned a second photo shoot next month with the capital, Washington, as the backdrop.
The White House chief of staff and an executive director of the White House military office then came out for a news conference. The former conveyed Obama's outrage, saying the president had ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. On February 21, 1972, Air Force One set foot on Chinese soil for the first time.