SNC E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center

E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center
General information
TypeAirborne strategic command and control post
ManufacturerSierra Nevada Corporation
StatusIn development
Primary userUnited States Air Force
History
Introduction date2032 (planned)
Developed fromBoeing 747-8I

The E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) is a United States Air Force program to develop a replacement for the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), a strategic command-and-control military aircraft used as a mobile command post for the National Command Authority in emergency situations.

The current E-4 platforms were built in the 1970s. The airframes are reaching the end of their operational lifespans and support costs are increasing. Because of this, in 2019, the USAF began a program to develop a new platform. This program will take several years to complete. The E-4s will continue to fulfill the role in the meantime.

In 2024, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) was selected to develop the aircraft. The aircraft will be based on the 747-8I, with SNC collaborating with Rolls Royce.

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