In December 1973, a fourth aircraft was ordered. It was fitted with more advanced equipment, resulting in the designation E-4B.

The E-4B is a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, consisting of four engines, a swept-wing design, and capable of long-range, high-altitude operations and in-flight air refueling.

5 days ago · At its core, the E-4B Doomsday Plane is the U.S. military’s airborne command post, basically a flying crisis bunker. It’s built on a modified Boeing 747 frame, but the inside is …

Dec 12, 2024 · The E-4B is a modified Boeing 747-200, which entered service in late 1974. An evolution of the E-4A, the first B model was delivered to the Air Force in January 1980, with …

Jun 19, 2025 · Called the ‘Doomsday plane’, the E-4B Nightwatch caught attention after making an unexpected flight from Louisiana to Maryland in the US on Tuesday. Built to withstand …

While it is technically known as the Boeing E-4B, journalists have dubbed it the “doomsday plane,” and it the United States Air Force’s flying fortress.

Nov 18, 2024 · Boeing’s role in the development of the Doomsday Plane was crucial, with the company overseeing the structural modifications and integration of military systems. By 1985, …

Originally designed to carry the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a nuclear attack, the aircraft provides a highly survivable, command, control and …

Jun 20, 2025 · The Boeing E-4B 'Nightwatch', commonly known by its nickname 'doomsday plane', took off on a four-hour flight from Bossier City, Louisiana at 5:56pm ET, landing at Joint …

Jun 18, 2025 · A US Air Force E-4B aircraft landed near Washington, DC, heightening speculation as President Donald Trump weighs joining the war between Iran and Israel.