The US ‘Dumsed Plane’ flies to Washington: Boeing E -4B nightwatch estimated to operate amid stress with Iran; What does it mean
One of the so -called “Doomsed Plane” of the US, Boeing E -4B nightwatch on Tuesday night created a rare flight for joint base Andrews near Washington, DC, as tension between Iran and Israel continues to grow tension.The aircraft serves as a mobile command post in the event of nuclear conflict or other national emergency. The aircraft left Bosier City, Louisiana, landed shortly before 6 pm and after 10 pm, report of New York Post. Flight data showed that it took an unusual route along the coast before touching down in Maryland and around the border of Virginia and Northern Carolina.The aircraft was observed using unfamiliar calling order01, instead of its specific order 6, online speculative sparking, some suggested that it indicates a non-routine or priority mission. Flight watches quickly noted the deviation.SignsAlthough the E -4B nightwatch makes regular flights throughout the year to ensure operations, Tuesday’s mission attracted attention due to time. US President Donald Trump threatened against Tehran, as the Israeli air strike increased.Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday dismissed the demand, saying, “This nation will not implement anyone.” He warned that any American military intervention would be “irreparable damage”.Observers suggest that the E -4B flight may be part of the President’s safety and comprehensive effort to increase the President’s safety and military preparations amid the possibility of growing in the Middle East.What is E-4B nightwatch?The E-4B is designed to act as an airborne command center for the US President, Defense Secretary and Top Military Officers during a crisis. Its most famous operating use was on September 11, 2001, when it was deployed after terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.The aircraft is designed to face nuclear strike. It facilitates advanced preservation against electromagnetic pulses, thermal effects and cyber attacks. The aircraft is also equipped to launch an anti -repayment missiles and includes 67 satellite dishes and antennas for global communication.The E-4B can remain aerial for more than 35 hours and is designed to operate for a week without landing due to the ability to fill the middle-air fuel. Inside, the aircraft has three decks including briefing rooms, a command center, communication facilities, 18 bunks and a rest area, nicknaming it “Flying Pentagon”.A link for the ongoing struggleA few hours before the news came to light, the flight came out that two Iranian government aircraft left the country for Oman, airing rumors of emergency talks or withdrawal of senior leadership.It was a fresh warning from Khamenei that Israel would be punished for its “huge mistake” in starting a bombing campaign that kills at least 224 people in Iran.The real reason for Tuesday’s E -4B flight has not been confirmed, but during growing global stresses, its time has renewed public interest in one of the most secret aircraft in the US. As one in four in the operation, the role of the aircraft in national defense remains both symbolic and strategic.The US Air Force is currently working on a $ 13 billion program to replace the aging fleet, developing the next generation of Sierra Nevada Corporation Knightwatch aircraft.
