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Boeing C-40 Clipper
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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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