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==Specifications (C-40A)== |
==Specifications (C-40A)== |
Revision as of 04:19, 19 July 2018
C-40 Clipper | |
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A C-40 of squadron VR-59 | |
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 |
Developed from | Boeing 737 |
The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a military version of the Boeing 737-700C airline transport. It is used by both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. The Navy C-40A variant is named "Clipper", whereas the USAF C-40B/C variants are officially unnamed.
Design and development
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).[citation needed] 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[clarification needed] functions.[citation needed]
The U.S. Navy Reserve was the first customer for the newest member of the Boeing 737-700C Next-Generation family.[1][2] The Clipper was ordered by the U.S. Navy to replace its fleet of aging C-9B Skytrain IIs. The C-40A is the first new logistics aircraft in 17 years to join the U.S. Navy Reserve. The Navy Reserve provides all of the Navy's medium and heavy airlift capabilities.[citation needed]
The Clipper meets or exceeds international noise and environmental requirements, which the fleet of Naval Reserve C-9s did not. It is also more fuel-efficient and offers increased range and payload capabilities. The Clipper is certified to operate in an all-passenger (121 passengers), all-cargo or combination ("combi") configuration that can accommodate up to three cargo pallets and 70 passengers on the main deck.[3]
The Navy purchased the airplanes using standard commercial practices, ordering six of the 737-700C models [when?]. The first two of four aircraft were delivered on 21 April 2001 to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Nine (VR-59) at the Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, with two more aircraft following before the end of the year. The fifth and sixth aircraft were delivered in August 2002 to VR-58 at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida. Further aircraft have been delivered to VR-57 at the Naval Air Station North Island, California. The C-40A provides superior fuel efficiency, range and payload.[4]
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.[5]
The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating with worktables.[5]
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.[5]
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.[5] 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.[5]
Variants
- C-40A Clipper
- United States Navy version of the Boeing 737-700 for high-priority cargo and passenger transport, fifteen built.[6]
- C-40B
- United States Air Force version of the Boeing 737-700 based Boeing Business Jet modified as a special mission aircraft for commanders and government officials, four built.
- C-40C
- United States Air Force version of the Boeing 737-700 based Boeing Business Jet, operational support and transport aircraft, seven built.
Operators
- United States
United States Air Force[7][8][9][10]
- 113th Wing - Andrews AFB, Maryland
- 932d Airlift Wing - Scott AFB, Illinois
- VR-56 - Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia
- VR-57 - Naval Air Station North Island, California
- VR-58 - Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida
- VR-59 - Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas
- VR-61 - Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington
Specifications (C-40A)
Data from [citation needed]
General characteristics
- Crew: 6 (two pilots, one crew chief, one loadmaster and two second loadmasters)[note 1])
- Capacity:
- Passenger configuration: 121 passengers
- Cargo configuration: 8 pallets of cargo
- Combination configuration: 3 pallets of cargo, 70 passengers.
Performance
- Thrust/weight: 0.407
- ^ only one second loadmaster required when carrying under 100 passengers. no second loadmasters are required when carrying only cargo.
See also
Related development
Related lists
- List of active United States military aircraft
- List of military aircraft of the United States
- List of military transport aircraft
References
- ^ "Boeing Delivers Ninth C-40A Aircraft to U. S. Navy". Boeing. 5 June 2006. Archived from the original on 23 October 2007. Retrieved 26 September 2007.
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- ^ "C-40A Product Card" (PDF). Boeing.
- ^ " Boeing Delivers Ninth C-40A Aircraft to U. S. Navy" boeing.com Archived 25 August 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c d e US Air Force. "C-40B/C Fact Sheet". Retrieved 4 June 2003.
- ^ "C-40A Overview". Boeing.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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External links
- C-40A and C-40B pages on Boeing.com
- U.S. Navy C-40 Factsheet, U.S. Naval History C-40A Clipper page
- USAF C-40B/C Factsheet
- "Clippers Hitting Their Stride Despite Past Controversy". DefenseIndustryDaily.com
- C-40 page on GlobalSecurity.com
- Seaman Apprentice Joshua Valcarcel (25 July 2006). "Conquistadors Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 26 September 2007.