By kritika bansal | Updated: September 28, 2021 10:34 AM IST
The Air India One jet can fly from India to the US without the need to stop for refuelling. Once refueled, this aircraft is able to fly continuously for 17 hours. The Air India One aircraft is operated by specially-trained pilots from the Indian Air Force.
Air India One' has the Ashok Emblem on one side 'Bharat' in Hindi and 'INDIA' in English on the other side. 'Air India One's tail has the India National Flag painted.
Air India One has advanced features in electronic warfare suits. It also has the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) which is its own missile defence system that is capable of countering missile threats. It is the first Indian aircraft equipped with Self-Protection Suits (SPS) which can jam the enemy's radar signals and also divert the direction of nearby missiles.
Like the Air Force aircraft, these new aircraft has an unlimited range of flying, which can travel around the world at once. The plane is also able to refuel mid-air in the event of an emergency. The Air India One with twin GE90-115 engines can fly at a maximum speed of 559.33 mph.
The aircraft has a conference room inside, a cabin for VVIP passengers, a medical centre as well as seats for other dignitaries and staff.
The prime minister had flown to Dhaka, Bangladesh in March this year in newly inducted Boeing 777 VVIP aircraft. The plane is equipped with advance communication system which allows availing audio and video communication function at mid-air without being hacked.