Each year, only four pilots from HMX-1 squadron, aka "The Nighthawks," have the honor of flying Marine One.
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.
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The helicopter can cruise at over 150 mph ...
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... 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.
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The helicopter is also equipped with secure communication lines for the president to remain in contact with the White House and the Pentagon.
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No matter where in the world the helicopter lands, the president is always greeted by a Marine.
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Similar to the identical decoy that flies alongside Air Force One, a decoy helicopter flies with Marine One.
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Unlike most helicopters, Marine One is so quiet that the president can speak in a normal tone of voice.
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There is 200 square feet of interior space ...
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... enough space for 14 passengers.
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Marine One is deployed to serve the president domestically and abroad.
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And the helicopter is massive.
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