The Boeing E-6 Mercury is a highly specialized aircraft that serves as a mobile command post for the United States Navy. The E-6 is designed to provide survivable, endurable command and control of strategic nuclear forces in the event of a nuclear war. The aircraft is also equipped to perform other missions, such as airborne communications relay, emergency evacuation, and medical evacuation.
The E-6 Mercury is based on the Boeing 707 airliner, but it has been extensively modified to meet its unique mission requirements. The aircraft is equipped with a variety of advanced communications systems, including satellite communications, high-frequency radio, and UHF/VHF radio. The E-6 also has a number of defensive systems, such as electronic countermeasures and chaff dispensers.
