SAOC
SAOC
Communications Aircrafts
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Basic Information
Name
SAOC
Designation
SAOC
Alternate Designation
Survivable Airborne Operations Center
Equipment Type
Communications Aircrafts
Manufacturer
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Date of Introduction
2040
Description
The Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) is an airborne platform intended as the replacement for the US Air Force’s E-4B doomsday aircraft. Sierra Nevada Corporation was awarded a $13 billion contract for the SAOC development and production in April 2024. The new doomsday aircraft should achieve Initial Operational Capability in the 2040s.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Communications Aircrafts
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Survivable Airborne Operations Center
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2040
First Flight
2036
Total Production
?
Development Cost
USD $13 billion
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004416
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
United States
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