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VC-25A Air Force One

Country of Origin: USA

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The VC-25A is an adaptation of the Boeing 747 civil airliner for use as the official transport for the president of the United States. The only observable differences between the VC-25A and the standard Boeing 747 are the insignia, markings and antennas fitted. The airframe and engines are identical.

The low wing has 37.5 degrees of sweep at the quarter-chord to allow a high cruise speed and 7 degrees of dihedral from the root. Each wing has a profusion of high-lift devices on the...

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