The Boeing E-6 Mercury is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300. Known for the TACAMO mission, it passes instructions from the National Command Authority to fleet ballistic missile submarines, and the later E-6B can also remotely control Minuteman missiles through the Airborne Launch Control System. The first aircraft was rolled out at Boeing Renton Factory in December 1986, made its maiden flight in February 1987 and entered United States Navy service in July 1989, replacing the EC-130Q. With production lasting until 1991, the E-6 was the final new derivative of the Boeing 707 to be built.
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The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly E-6 Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300.
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entered service with the United States Navy in July 1989
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The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly E-6 Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300.
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the first E-6 made its maiden flight in February 1987
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With production lasting until 1991, the E-6 was the final new derivative of the Boeing 707 to be built.
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The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly E-6 Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300.
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entered service with the United States Navy in July 1989
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The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly E-6 Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300.
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The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly E-6 Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300.
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