Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flying nuclear command center has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of this new system. If a retaliatory attack is launched, this new system would allow the Kremlin leader to respond and delay the attack. However, it cannot prevent a retaliatory strike from occurring. This technology does not solve this problem. It simply makes the scenario more likely.
The Russian leader would flip a switch and send a signal to a specially outfitted flight control center. These “flying nuclear command centers” are in a large underground bunker shaped like a globe. The duty officers in the command center would then have to decide whether to send out small command rockets to fly across the vast Soviet Union or continue the war by launching the remaining missiles.
The Russian government is also expected to receive two new aircraft. The “Doomsday” planes will have the technology necessary to direct armed forces during nuclear war. They will be equipped with sophisticated radars and can also be used to evacuate top government officials in case of an emergency. The new aircraft would have a range of 6,000 kilometers and a range of 3,728 miles. This new plane would also be capable of delivering orders to strategic nuclear warhead submarines.
While the United States was lucky to escape the Doomsday scenario of a nuclear war with Russia during the Cold War, it remains a constant threat. Partnering with Moscow is essential to prevent a catastrophic event from arising. This nuclear battle is a major asymmetry between the U.S. and Russia. If the two nations fail to work together, the consequences would be devastating for both countries.
The flying nuclear command center would be a dangerous weapon in the hands of any opponent. The threat would be disastrous for all of Europe, but the U.S. could win the war by deploying smaller battlefield warheads. Therefore, the threat of a Doomsday scenario is not merely theoretical, but rather reality. In fact, it is the reality. It could become a global catastrophe.
The flying nuclear command center is a “Doomsday” plane. It would be a flying command center if a nuclear war were to occur. The planes would carry Russia’s top leaders, along with fighter jets, in case of an attack. The two flying “Doomsday” aircraft are being constructed in Voronezh, and a third one may be built at some point.