article_snippet: The mirror balls built into the wings are able to deflect infra-red missile systems, should the unthinkable happen .
article_snippet: But it's not just the space and facilities that make the plane so ideal, it is also stacked with the latest safety equipment.
article_snippet: According to White House information the onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse - such as a nuclear explosion - and
article_snippet: And, according to Business Insider, there are also mirror ball missile deflectors embedded in the wings of the plane should the aircraft come under attack.
article_snippet: the plane is equipped with the latest in communications and security systems, and is capable of functioning as a mobile command centre in the event of an attack on the US .
article_snippet: The body of the plane is said to be able to withstand a nuclear blast from the ground and has a number of emergency exits .
highlights_snippet: Obama's Boeing 747-200B is capable of functioning as a mobile command centre in the event of an attack on the US .
  