Budget allocated for Israeli "Air Force One"

[DavidSling]

An initial budget of $71 million was approved on 26 December for the acquisition of an Israeli “air force one” governmental VIP transport.

The initial go-ahead was given in August 2016, but much of the programme has since been shrouded in secrecy.

The undisclosed aircraft has been bought and has arrived at hangars belonging to the Bedek group, part of Israel Aerospace Industries.

Bedek will convert the used aircraft to its new role, which will include the installation of Elbit Systems’ Multi Spectral Infrared Countermeasure (Music) system that protects the aircraft from shoulder-launched missiles.

The total budget of some $100 million will cover the purchase of the aircraft and its conversion for the mission, and the December approval by a parliamentary committee will enable Bedek to start work on the aircraft.

Israel has looked for such an aircraft in recent years to replace the aircraft leased from Israeli airlines to fly the prime minister to his international commitments.

Budget constraints and public criticism had previously prevented the programme going ahead.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...d-for-israeli-governmental-vip-transp-432864/

 

[Avicenna]

Nice use of American tax dollars!

 

[DavidSling]

Nice use of American tax dollars!

thanks

 

[EpiiC]

thanks

I was just wondering what is the speed of David sling intercepter and Arrow 3?

 

[xenon54 out]

Nice use of American tax dollars!

thanks

 

[DavidSling]

I was just wondering what is the speed of David sling intercepter and Arrow 3?

Usually Israeli equipment are classified, and for a good reason.
Wikipedia is an estimation only

 

[Khafee]

An initial budget of $71 million was approved on 26 December for the acquisition of an Israeli “air force one” governmental VIP transport.

The initial go-ahead was given in August 2016, but much of the programme has since been shrouded in secrecy.

The undisclosed aircraft has been bought and has arrived at hangars belonging to the Bedek group, part of Israel Aerospace Industries.

Bedek will convert the used aircraft to its new role, which will include the installation of Elbit Systems’ Multi Spectral Infrared Countermeasure (Music) system that protects the aircraft from shoulder-launched missiles.

The total budget of some $100 million will cover the purchase of the aircraft and its conversion for the mission, and the December approval by a parliamentary committee will enable Bedek to start work on the aircraft.

Israel has looked for such an aircraft in recent years to replace the aircraft leased from Israeli airlines to fly the prime minister to his international commitments.

Budget constraints and public criticism had previously prevented the programme going ahead.

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/a...d-for-israeli-governmental-vip-transp-432864/

B737?

 

[EpiiC]

Usually Israeli equipment are classified, and for a good reason.
Wikipedia is an estimation only

Then saying it is worlds best air defence system is false propaganda when the public doesn't even have the specs for it.... I'd like to see your estimate on Arrow 3 speed and range?

 

[DavidSling]

Then saying it is worlds best air defence system is false propaganda when the public doesn't even have the specs for it.... I'd like to see your estimate on Arrow 3 speed and range?

I can't claim stuff I'm neither eligible to say nor fully know the specs my self.
I served in the artillery, not in the air force.
As for other system from around the world, maybe they're classified, maybe not.
One thing I do know, that Israel systems are mostly classified.
Check my thread on Israel Interceptors https://defence.pk/threads/israel-defense-forces-current-and-future-interceptors.408299/

 

[HAIDER]

Nice use of American tax dollars!

lol, steal my line....

 

[DavidSling]

lol, steal my line....

Yeah, well, this line is mostly the first one on all the Israeli threads in the forum even when it has nothing to do with U.S aid, which, has nothing to do with this thread also.
thanks for contributing nothing.

 

[Naif al Hilali]

B737?

Possibly, I guess the idea for the used 767 MRTT-type that could be employable for other purposes has been shelved (from the "new" comment in current reports).

AlBaraka BBJ3 at Dallah

BBJ3 Lounge

Minimum requirements would seem to be safe operation from Heathrow/De Gaulle to Dulles carrying about 20-odd cabinet, staff, and security.

The BBJ3 has ample space. I thought the 3,200 nautical mile range was a bit limiting but it is ETOPS-180 certified. The price of $71 million is in line with a well-negotiated deal on a non-luxury model.

The new plane that will be used by Israeli prime ministers and presidents (blurred due to Israeli military censorship). Photo: Channel 2.

The tail, fuselage length, and winglets seem to suggest a BBJ3.

 

[Hack-Hook]

I wonder why it's so cheaper than USA air-force one ?

 

[Naif al Hilali]

VC-25 WickedPedia

"
"The White House"


President George W. Bush, Bill McGurn, Stephen Hadley and Ed Gillespie gather in the president's office aboard Air Force One en route to Bahrain in January 2008.


President Barack Obama meets with Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, aboard Air Force One en route to Cleveland, Ohio, March 15, 2010.


The President and First Lady's private quarters. The couches can fold out into beds.


The conference room.


The corridor that runs down the port (left) side of the aircraft. Secret Service agents are stationed in the two chairs.
The front of the aircraft is referred to as the "White House" of the aircraft.[5] The president's executive suite includes sleeping quarters with two couches that can be converted into beds, lavatory and shower, vanity, double sink, and a private office, or the president's "Oval Office aboard Air Force One". If necessary, the president can address the nation from the office. This capability was added after the September 11 attacks, during which the aircraft had to land at Barksdale Air Force Base in order for President George W. Bush to address the nation.[7] These offices, including the president's suite, are mostly located on the starboard (right) side, and a long corridor runs along the port (left) side. There is an area along the corridor for two Secret Service agents.[citation needed] The aircraft also contains a conference room, originally designed as a situation room but now used for meeting with staff while traveling. This room includes a 50-inch plasma screen television which can be used for teleconferencing. The aircraft has fully equipped office areas with telecommunication systems (including 87 telephones and 19 televisions).[5]

On board the VC-25 is a medical annex, which includes a fold-out operating table, emergency medical supplies, and a well-stocked pharmacy; George W. Bush had a treadmill added to Air Force One during his term in office. Every flight is staffed by a doctor and nurse. The aircraft is self-sufficient, such as carrying all the food it will need. Meals are prepared in two galleys, which together are equipped to feed up to 100 people at a time.[5] The President gets his own menu. An area where guests sit is near the center of the aircraft, outside the "White House".[5]

There are separate quarters for guests, senior staff, Secret Service and security personnel, and the news media located in the aft area of the main deck. Protocol states that one may wander aft of wherever one's assigned seat is, but not forward.[5] Communications equipment and the cockpit are on the upper deck. There are also secure and non-secure voice, fax and data communications facilities.[5] While the aircraft's luggage capacity is adequate to carry the belongings of the passengers, the logistics train of the President means that the aircraft must fly preceded by an aerial convoy of several cargo transports, which carry the helicopters, motorcade vehicles, and other equipment required by the presidential entourage.[5]

The VC-25 is capable of flying 7,800 miles (12,600 km)—roughly one-third the distance around the world—without refueling. It can be refuelled during flight from a tanker aircraft. The VC-25A can accommodate more than 70 passengers. Each VC-25A cost approximately US$325 million. When a VC-25 taxis to an airport's ramp for events, it stops with the port side of the aircraft facing gathered onlookers.[citation needed]
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Air Force One Documentary
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[HAIDER]

Yeah, well, this line is mostly the first one on all the Israeli threads in the forum even when it has nothing to do with U.S aid, which, has nothing to do with this thread also.
thanks for contributing nothing.

come on just kidding...Why waste money on such a big plane. Order some Falcon and customize it.