There is no other helicopter in the world like Marine One — the president's No. 1 getaway vehicle

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Among the special modes of transportation reserved for the president is Marine One.

A specialty built helicopter, Marine One accompanies the president around the country and even overseas. Built to rescue the president during an emergency, the helicopter is customized with a suite of amazing features.

"The helicopter was very smooth, very impressive," Obama told reporters after his first ride in the helicopter in 2009. "You go right over the Washington Monument and then you know — kind of curve in by the Capitol. It was spectacular."

We have compiled some of Marine One's most amazing features below.

Each year, only four pilots from HMX-1 squadron, aka "The Nighthawks," have the honor of flying Marine One.

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Source: National Geographic "Marine One"

The helicopter can cruise at over 150 mph ...

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Source: National Geographic "Marine One"

... and can continue flying even if one of its three engines fails.

REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Source: America's Book of Secrets "Presidential Transports"

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