Revell 04663 Boeing E-4B AIRBORNE COMMAND POST

The E-4B is a military version of the Boeing 747-200. It serves with the USAF as an Airborne Command Post in crisis areas. Operating as a National Airborne Operations Centre the E-4B ensures continuous Command and Control for the U.S. Government in times of war or major natural disasters, should land-based communications systems fail. In this role the aircraft provides a modern, well equipped command, control and communications centre with excellent survival characteristics. The main deck is divided into six operating areas. It can accommodate up to 114 personnel. The E-4B is fitted with defensive equipment to counter EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse) which is emitted during nuclear explosions. The aircraft's "Time on Task" can be extended up to three days with the use of air-to-air refuelling. Of the four aircraft of this type, one is constantly at the "Combat Ready" state.

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• E-4B Airborne Commandpost - U.S. Air Force

Aantal onderdelen; 109.
Afmetingen;

• Lang; 485 mm.
• Spanwijdte; 424 mm.

Model-details:

• Structured Surfaces
• One piece Fuselage
• Detailed Undercarriage
• A choice of Open or Closed Wheel Wells
• Radome
• Fuselage mounted Antenna and Sensor Array
• Display Stand
   

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