Airbus A380 Air Force One: Why It Never Happened

Описание: More than a decade ago, the US Air Force was on a mission to find a replacement for the aging VC-25A Boeing 747s often used to transport the president. Known as Air Force One when POTUS is onboard, the two jets have become relatively inefficient and difficult to maintain. In their search, the air force contemplated a few of modified Airbus A380s for the role. Here’s why it didn’t work out.

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