Miloch
February 27th 20, 03:47 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_C-40_Clipper
The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a military version of the Boeing 737-700C Next
Generation airline transport. It is used by both the United States Navy and the
United States Air Force, and has been ordered by the United States Marine Corps.
The Navy C-40A variant is named "Clipper", whereas the USAF C-40B/C variants are
officially unnamed.
C-40A
The C-40A Clipper provides critical logistics support to the United States Navy.
Its flight deck features a flight management computer system with an integrated
GPS, and is compatible with future GATM/FANS operating environment (RNP-1). It
is outfitted with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II, and is
RVSM-capable. It also has an enhanced ground proximity warning system,
predictive wind shear, head-up display and TACAN/UHF/IFF functions.
First flight took place in April 2000 and the first of the C-40A aircraft
entered service in April 2001.
C-40B
The United States Air Force selected the C-40B, a military version of the
737-700 Boeing Business Jet, to replace the aging fleet of C-137 aircraft for
U.S. combatant commanders. The Air Force awarded the medium lift contract in
August 2000. The 89th Airlift Wing acquired its first C-40B aircraft in December
2002. Both units are based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 15th Airlift
Wing, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, acquired its C-40B for U.S. Pacific Command in
February 2003. The 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany, acquired its C-40B
for U.S. Air Forces in Europe in December 2004.
The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor
compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating
with worktables.
The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and
government leaders. The aircraft features two-way broadband data communications,
including secure voice and data communication; elements include internet and
network access, telephones, satellites, facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B
also has a computer-based passenger data system.
C-40C
The C-40C is not equipped with the advanced communications capability of the
C-40B. Unique to the C-40C is the capability to change its configuration to
accommodate from 42 to 111 passengers. The C-40C replaced three C-22s (a
militarized Boeing 727) operated by the Air National Guard and National Guard
Bureau to airlift personnel. The C-40C was the first military aircraft to be
acquired in this manner. The 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air
National Guard acquired two C-40C aircraft in October 2002. The Air Force
Reserve 932d Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Illinois acquired three C-40C aircraft in
2007.
Role
Military transport aircraft
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Boeing
Introduction
21 April 2001
Status
Active service
Primary users
United States Navy
United States Air Force
Produced
2001-present
Number built
21
Unit cost
US$70 million
Developed from
Boeing 737 Next Generation
Specifications (C-40A)
General characteristics
Crew: 6 (two pilots, one 'crew chief', one 'loadmaster' and two 'second
loadmasters')
Capacity:
Passenger configuration: 121 passengers
Cargo configuration: 8 pallets of cargo
Combination configuration: 3 pallets of cargo, 70 passengers.
Payload 40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
Length: 110 ft 4 in (33.63 m)
Wingspan: 112 ft 7 in (34.32 m)
Height: 41 ft 2 in (12.55 m)
Airfoil: root: BAC 449/450/451 ; tip: BAC 442 mod
Empty weight: 126,000 lb (57,153 kg)
Gross weight: 134,000 lb (60,781 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines, 27,300 lbf (121 kN)
thrust each
Performance
Maximum speed: 534 kn (615 mph, 989 km/h)
Range: 3,000 nmi (3,500 mi, 5,600 km)
Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,000 m)
Thrust/weight: 0.407 lbf/lb (0.00399 kN/kg)
1.^ only one 'second loadmaster' required when carrying under 100 passengers.
no 'second loadmasters' are required when carrying only cargo.
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The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a military version of the Boeing 737-700C Next
Generation airline transport. It is used by both the United States Navy and the
United States Air Force, and has been ordered by the United States Marine Corps.
The Navy C-40A variant is named "Clipper", whereas the USAF C-40B/C variants are
officially unnamed.
C-40A
The C-40A Clipper provides critical logistics support to the United States Navy.
Its flight deck features a flight management computer system with an integrated
GPS, and is compatible with future GATM/FANS operating environment (RNP-1). It
is outfitted with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II, and is
RVSM-capable. It also has an enhanced ground proximity warning system,
predictive wind shear, head-up display and TACAN/UHF/IFF functions.
First flight took place in April 2000 and the first of the C-40A aircraft
entered service in April 2001.
C-40B
The United States Air Force selected the C-40B, a military version of the
737-700 Boeing Business Jet, to replace the aging fleet of C-137 aircraft for
U.S. combatant commanders. The Air Force awarded the medium lift contract in
August 2000. The 89th Airlift Wing acquired its first C-40B aircraft in December
2002. Both units are based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. The 15th Airlift
Wing, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, acquired its C-40B for U.S. Pacific Command in
February 2003. The 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany, acquired its C-40B
for U.S. Air Forces in Europe in December 2004.
The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor
compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating
with worktables.
The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and
government leaders. The aircraft features two-way broadband data communications,
including secure voice and data communication; elements include internet and
network access, telephones, satellites, facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B
also has a computer-based passenger data system.
C-40C
The C-40C is not equipped with the advanced communications capability of the
C-40B. Unique to the C-40C is the capability to change its configuration to
accommodate from 42 to 111 passengers. The C-40C replaced three C-22s (a
militarized Boeing 727) operated by the Air National Guard and National Guard
Bureau to airlift personnel. The C-40C was the first military aircraft to be
acquired in this manner. The 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air
National Guard acquired two C-40C aircraft in October 2002. The Air Force
Reserve 932d Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Illinois acquired three C-40C aircraft in
2007.
Role
Military transport aircraft
National origin
United States
Manufacturer
Boeing
Introduction
21 April 2001
Status
Active service
Primary users
United States Navy
United States Air Force
Produced
2001-present
Number built
21
Unit cost
US$70 million
Developed from
Boeing 737 Next Generation
Specifications (C-40A)
General characteristics
Crew: 6 (two pilots, one 'crew chief', one 'loadmaster' and two 'second
loadmasters')
Capacity:
Passenger configuration: 121 passengers
Cargo configuration: 8 pallets of cargo
Combination configuration: 3 pallets of cargo, 70 passengers.
Payload 40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
Length: 110 ft 4 in (33.63 m)
Wingspan: 112 ft 7 in (34.32 m)
Height: 41 ft 2 in (12.55 m)
Airfoil: root: BAC 449/450/451 ; tip: BAC 442 mod
Empty weight: 126,000 lb (57,153 kg)
Gross weight: 134,000 lb (60,781 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines, 27,300 lbf (121 kN)
thrust each
Performance
Maximum speed: 534 kn (615 mph, 989 km/h)
Range: 3,000 nmi (3,500 mi, 5,600 km)
Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,000 m)
Thrust/weight: 0.407 lbf/lb (0.00399 kN/kg)
1.^ only one 'second loadmaster' required when carrying under 100 passengers.
no 'second loadmasters' are required when carrying only cargo.
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