一架核指挥飞机在模拟着陆时飞越卡利夫的Fresno,飞行了两个小时,突出显示它在全球紧张局势下的危机应对中的作用。
A nuclear command plane flew over Fresno, Calif., for two hours in a simulated landing, highlighting its role in crisis response amid global tensions.
Boeing E-6B Mercury(波音E-6B Mercury)是一架称为“末日飞机”的核指挥飞机,被发现两个月内第二次飞越加利福尼亚的Fresno上空,进行了两个小时的模拟着陆和接近。
The Boeing E-6B Mercury, a nuclear command aircraft known as the "doomsday plane," was seen flying over Fresno, California, for the second time in two months, conducting simulated landings and approaches for two hours.
它旨在确保危机期间指挥的连续性,它可以指挥核力量,在空中飞行12小时,无限期延长,再加油。
Designed to ensure continuity of command during crises, it can direct nuclear forces and operate airborne for up to 12 hours, extended indefinitely with refueling.
尽管五角大楼尚未确认任务的具体细节, 但此次飞行仍凸显出其作为机动五角大楼和战略威慑力量的作用。
The flight, amid rising international tensions, highlights its role as a mobile Pentagon and strategic deterrent, though the Pentagon has not confirmed the mission’s specifics.