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40 Really Cool Facts About Air Force One

33. The Official Airplane standing as a Symbol of Presidency

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Air Force One is designed to be recognized as one of the main symbols of the presidency. It is made sure to be looked intimidating and be its presence noticed wherever it goes. Its symbol consists of the words “United States of America” , The American flag and the Seal of the President of the United States.

34. The Flying White House

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The onboard electronics are designed to withstand an electromagnetic pulse, the plane is equipped with electronic counter measures (ECM) to jam enemy radar so that no one can trace the flight path of the plane, 85 onboard telephones, a collection of two-way radios, It is also capable of ejecting flares to disarm missiles from enemy crafts, and the plane is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment allowing it to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States for which reason it is called as “The flying White House”.

35. The Mobile Bunker and the Safest Fleet on the Planet Earth

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On the terrorist attacks of September 11 of 2001, the Airforce One is showed that it is capable of performing functions as a mobile bunker when all ground positions felt insecure because of the attacks.

36. A Real Fast and High Flying Bird

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It can travel at a top speed of 1,126 km/hour and fly at a maximum height of 45,100 feet ( Commercial flights fly about 30,000 feet).

37. Custom Designed For the President

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The Airforce One is custom Designed by Boeing in design collaboration with The White House and the Secret Services.

38. The Long Range Flight for the President’s Visits around the World.

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It can carry about 203,000 liters of fuel and weighs 377,000 kgs when it is fully loaded for a long-range flight and is capable of flying half way around the world.

39. A Mobile Quarters for the Officers and the Staff

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Air Force One is also capable of providing living quarters for people traveling with the President which includes the senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests.