There is no other helicopter in the world like Marine One the president's No. 1 getaway vehicle.


Among the special modes of transportation reserved for the president is Marine One. A specialty built helicopter, Marine One accompanies the president around the country and even overseas. Built to rescue the president during an emergency, the helicopter is customized with a suite of amazing features. "The helicopter was very smooth, very impressive," Obama told reporters after his first ride in the helicopter in 2009. "You go right over the Washington Monument and then you know kind of curve in by the Capitol. It was spectacular. "We have compiled some of Marine One's most amazing features below.



Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/marine-one-2015-11

Every Flight with Air force one is a Crucial Military Operation with Extremely high Security.


Every flight is considered as a military operation. The air Force crews inspects Marine One along side Air force one, and the runway, before every flight. When it’s time to head off, the Marine One helicopter brings the president from the White House to Andrews Air Force Base. Teams all over the base keep an eye outfor any unauthorized craft in the area and are authorized to shoot on sight. In advance of every Air Force One flight, the Air Force crew sends C141 Starlifter cargo carrier planes, toting the president’s motorcade, to the destination. This collection of bulletproof limousines and vans, loaded with weaponry, keeps the president safe on the ground.

Each year, only four pilots from HMX-1 squadron, aka "The Nighthawks," have the honor of flying Marine One.

The helicopter can cruise at over 150 mph and can continue flying even if one of its three engines fails.

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Marine One has ballistic armor, missile warning systems, and antimissile defenses.
They are equipped with flares for protection against heat-seeking missiles, chaff (fine particles of metal or plastic that cloud the enemy's radar screen)for protection against radar-guided missiles, and AN/ALQ-144A for protection against infrared-guided missiles.

The helicopter is also equipped with secure communication lines for the president to remain in contact with the White House and the Pentagon always.

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Marine One helicopters always fly along with 3-5 identical helicopters acting as decoys. They also constantly switch positions during the flight to keep the President's location hidden.

I have a dream to fly marine one someday. God be my helper.

this helicopter was downed in the movie "london has fallen" after it ran out flares used by its missile defense system.

interesting one day we go fly the one Wey pass this one INSHAH ALLAH, just say amen .

shinarambo1:
this helicopter was downed in the movie "london has fallen" after it ran out flares used by its missile defense system.

That's a movie marine one, not the real marine one.

Explorers:
Each year, only four pilots from HMX-1 squadron, aka "The Nighthawks," have the honor of flying Marine One.

Honor indeed

SirJeffry:
I have a dream to fly marine one someday. God be my helper.

Since u ve a dream, why not start it when next you re on ur bed...

Aremu01:


Honor indeed

In the united States it is an honor to serve your country and the president

shinarambo1:
this helicopter was downed in the movie "london has fallen" after it ran out flares used by its missile defense system.

You gat it bro, and there was a sacrifice. That's why they fly in more than one.

Unlike most helicopters, Marine One is so quiet that the president can speak in a normal tone of voice.

Marine One is deployed to serve the president domestically and abroad.

No matter where in the world the helicopter lands, the president is always greeted by a Marine.

Aremu01:


Honor indeed

Lol.....What else can a man in the US Army, Airforce, Marine, Navy seal, National Guard wish for than to serve and protect the President of the United States.

Today na Sunday oooo

Nice one
Marine one

The size.

Explorers.... keep on exploring bro, we're enjoying ya

Nigerian hunter 1

There is 200 square feet of interior space, enough space for 14 passengers.

AdeniyiA:
Explorers.... keep on exploring bro, we're enjoying ya

Tnx bro

Beast, marine one, Airforce one... where is ship 1?

or is it Nathan James 1 and then where is house 1?

Marine One is the code for a Marine Corps helicopter carrying the President of the United States. It is the helicopter equivalent of Air Force One, which is the code (call sign) of the President's airplane. Most often, it denotes a helicopter operated by the Marine Helicopter Squadron 1,or theHMX-1squadron of the Marine Corps, nicknamed 'Nighthawks', dedicated to the transportation of the President and other American dignitaries.At present, one of two helicopters is generally used, both manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, the VH-3D Sea Kingor the VH-60N White Hawk.


Helicopters weren't used as Presidential vehicles until 1957, during the Presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower. He used a Bell UH-13J 'Sioux' helicopter to travel from the White House to his summer home in Pennsylvania. This was due to the fact that neither destination was able to provide suitable runways for the Presidential airplane, Air Force One.Seeing the usefulness of helicopters for Presidential travel, President Eisenhower commissioned aUH-34D Seahorse helicopter, manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. The White House South Lawn was established as the landing pad for the President's helicopter.



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SirJeffry:
I have a dream to fly marine one someday. God be my helper.

I used to dream like you when i was a baby...By the time you grow up you may probably say the same thing to another child dreamer...

Aristo3146:
I used to dream like you when i was a baby...By the time you grow up you may probably say the same thing to another child dreamer...

hehehe. Grandpa, abeg leave nairaland for us kids naa.

For your info, that marine one is manned by senior marine officers whose paychecks can conveniently restore lost hope of financial breakthrough in yo vr village.

To be among the crew of US presidential fleet is the dream of every marine Corp or airman. You won't understand uncle grandpa.

nice one