Since 1990, the presidential fleet has consisted of two highly customized Boeing 747-200B (VC-25A) aircraft. The USAF has ordered two Boeing 747-8s to serve as the next presidential aircraft, with designation VC-25B.
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It's just the nature of being synonymous with the leader of the free world. Operated by the 89th Airlift Wing out of Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, there are actually two specially modified military versions of the Boeing 747-200B, known as VC-25A.
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Air Force One is not routinely escorted by fighter jets while it is flying. Yes, it is closely monitored by Air Traffic Control and by the US military (through NORAD) during its flight, but it does not routinely receive fighter escort, especially over the continental United States.
And while the plane features a private residence, meeting rooms, a medical facility, and Secret Service agents, there are no weapons onboard. With an essential role of transporting US officials, let's look at how the Boeing VC-25 can thwart any attack despite being unarmed.