The contract is for aircraft, 2 for Trump 2 for Pence.
Af1 only looks like a 747. Internally it is beefed up to withstand close nuclear blast.
1. It is the command and control center for our country in time of war.
2. It must be able to communicate with our armed forces when under duress.
It is an amazing aircraft and worth every penny.
Nesides. A billion just isn’t what it used to be
Nothing DoD procures on open (non-black program) contracts is worth every penny. The insane procurement process alone adds a large multiple to the cost - you know, the process where to make it work right Frank Kendell actually needs another 1000 direct reports to him - that process.