themightiestduck t1_izcflzl wrote
The USAF is currently converting two already-built 747s to serve as Air Force One. The current planes have been in service since 1990. If the new ones have the same lifespan, I wonder what will replace them in 2055. The trend is towards smaller planes… the Airbus A380 is already out of production.
FrankReynoldsCPA t1_izd9c5j wrote
Assuming Boeing still exists in 2055, it'll be another Boeing. My guess is it will be 777 or whatever has replaced the 777 in 30 years.
Iniquite t1_izcuy2v wrote
To clarify, they were built specifically to be Air Force One planes. Not just random 747’s turned into Air Force One.
9Blu t1_izecjiv wrote
> To clarify, they were built specifically to be Air Force One planes. Not just random 747’s turned into Air Force One.
No, they were repurposed planes that were already built:
> On 1 August 2017, Defense One reported that, in an effort to pay less for the replacement program, the US Air Force contracted to purchase two of the bankrupt Russian airline Transaero's undelivered 747-8 Intercontinentals from Boeing, which was storing them in the Mojave Desert to prevent corrosion. These airplanes, which were flight-tested but never delivered, are to be retrofitted with telecommunications and security equipment to bring them to the required security level of presidential aircraft, but without the aerial refueling capability originally requested as the structural reinforcements necessary cannot be retrofitted onto an existing airframe.
Iniquite t1_izhnvm4 wrote
I’m guessing you look for posts that you can correct and then spend a bunch of time looking up info to post just to look smart. So, unfortunately for you, you didn’t think about wording, that and OP edited their post. There’s a huge difference between taking a used plane out of service and converting it to an Air Force One, as the original, unedited post suggested, and taking a new plane and modifying it. These planes were built to be Air Force One’s, as I stated. But good job quoting Wikipedia.
Don’t be a douche.
9Blu t1_izhow8k wrote
No. I already knew about the change of Air Force One and have since the change was made. I am sorry you got called out for being wrong and are embarrassed by it but attempting some bullshit rationalization isn’t helping you.
As for being a douche, take your own advice. You obviously need it more than I do.
Iniquite t1_izhpkfc wrote
You’re still being a douche.
Also, what? I also knew about the change of Air Force One.
Please proofread.
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