Boeing E-6 Mercury - Wikipedia
The Boeing E-6 Mercury (formerly Hermes) is an airborne command post and communications relay based on the Boeing 707-300. The original E-6A manufactured by Boeing's defense division entered service with the United States Navy in July 1989, replacing the EC-130Q.
E-6B Mercury - NAVAIR
The E-6B Mercury is a communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft. It provides survivable, reliable and endurable airborne Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications...
E-6B Mercury Airborne Command Post - United States Navy
Sep 22, 2021 · The E-6B Mercury is a communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft. It provides survivable, reliable, and endurable airborne Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications...
The Boeing E6 Mercury: America's Flying Nuclear Command Center
Oct 25, 2023 · Boeing's E-6 Mercury provides instructions to nuclear forces in case of ground-based operations failure. Upgraded E-6Bs began being delivered to the US Navy this summer.
E-6B Mercury Airborne Command Post - Tinker Air Force Base
Communications relay and strategic airborne command post aircraft. Provides survivable, reliable, and endurable airborne command, control, and communications between the National Command Authority (NCA) and U.S. strategic and non-strategic forces.
E-6 Mercury - Military.com
The E-6 is a militarized version of the commercial 707 civilian airliner and carries a very low frequency communication system with dual trailing wire antennas. The E-6B was conceived as a...
E-6B Mercury - Northrop Grumman
As leaders in aircraft sustainment and modernization, Northrop Grumman supports the US Navy’s E-6B Mercury fleet through the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract (IMMC), consisting of six modifications to improve command, control and communication functions.
Navy accepts upgraded E-6B Mercury, delivering enhanced
Jun 6, 2023 · Under its Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract (IMMC) with the Navy, it will overhaul multiple E-6B Mercury aircraft by 2027.
Northrop Grumman Delivers First Modified E-6B Mercury to US Navy
Jun 6, 2023 · Northrop Grumman successfully delivers the first E-6B Mercury Aircraft under the IMMC back to the Navy in record time. Northrop Grumman’s technology-infused approach to modernization completed the first modification effort in approximately one year, clearing a path to reducing the span of future modifications to six months.
E-6A/B Mercury Command and Control Aircraft - Naval …
Jun 28, 2010 · “The Boeing E-6 Mercury is a command post and communications relay aircraft manufactured by Boeing for the US Navy.” The E-6B features battle staff positions and an airborne launch control system equipped with land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles. The aircraft is deployed in TACAMO missions.