Russia is reportedly working on a new 'Doomsday' plane, a flying command and control center for nuclear war

The new plane is expected to replace Russia's current fleet of Il-80 'Doomsday' planes
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Russia has started work on a new "Doomsday plane," according to Russian state media.
The plane is based off the Il-96-400M airliner and will replace Russia's current fleet of Il-80s.
"Doomsday" planes serve as flying command and control centers in a disaster like nuclear war.
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Russia is working on a new "Doomsday" plane, a military aircraft