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Boeing C-40 Clipper

The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a military version of the Boeing 737-700C airline transport. It is used by both the United
C-40 Clipper
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.

Contents
Design and development
C-40A
C-40B
C-40C
Variants
Operators
A C-40 of the District of Columbia Air National
Specifications (C-40A) Guard
See also
Role Military transport aircraft
References
National origin United States
External links
Manufacturer Boeing
Introduction 21 April 2001
Design and development Status Active service
Primary users United States Navy
United States Air Force
C-40A
Produced 2001-present
The C-40A Clipper provides critical logistics support to the United States Navy. Its flight deck features a flight
Number built 21
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 Unit cost US$70 million
also has an enhanced ground proximity warning system, predictive wind shear, head-up display and TACAN/UHF/IFF Developed from Boeing 737
functions.

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.

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]

A USN C-40A is loaded with cargo The Navy purchased the airplanes using standard commercial practices, ordering six of the 737-700C models. The first two of four
at Naval Air Station Jacksonville 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] C-40 B/C of the 89th Airlift Wing.

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. By
using commercial off-the-shelf acquisition practices and a new lease program for the C-40C model, the Air Force reached a benchmark for aircraft procurement.[5] 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]

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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.
A United States Navy C-40A from
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron
Operators (VR) 57, at NAS North Island

United States

United States Air Force[7][8][9][10]

15th Wing - Hickam AFB, Hawaii

65th Airlift Squadron

86th Airlift Wing - Ramstein AB, Germany

76th Airlift Squadron

89th Airlift Wing - Andrews AFB, Maryland

1st Airlift Squadron

113th Wing - Andrews AFB, Maryland

201st Airlift Squadron

375th Air Mobility Wing - Scott AFB, Illinois

54th Airlift Squadron

932d Airlift Wing - Scott AFB, Illinois

73d Airlift Squadron

United States Navy

VR-56 - NAS Oceana, Virginia

VR-57 - NAS North Island, California
VR-58 - NAS Jacksonville, Florida
VR-59 - NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas
VR-61 - NAS Whidbey Island, Washington

Specifications (C-40A)
Data from

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.
C-40A transporting palletized
Payload: 40,000 lb (18,000 kg) humanitarian cargo, 2005.
Length: 110 ft 4 in (33.63 m)
Wingspan: 112 ft 7 in (34.32 m)
Height: 41 ft 2 in (12.55 m)
Empty weight: 126,000 lb (57,150 kg)
Loaded weight: 134,000 lb (61,000 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 171,000 lb (78,000 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × CFM International CFM56-7B turbofans, 27,300 lbf (121 kN) each
Performance

Maximum speed: 534 knots (615 mph, 990 km/h)

Range: 3,000 nm (3,500 mi, 5,600 km)
Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,500 m)
Thrust/weight: 0.407

1. only one second loadmaster required when carrying under 100 passengers. no second loadmasters are required when carrying only cargo.

See also
Related development

Boeing 737
Boeing 737 AEW&C
Boeing P-8 Poseidon
Boeing T-43
Boeing Business Jet

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Related lists

List of active United States military aircraft

List of military aircraft of the United States
List of military transport aircraft

References
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External links
C-40A (https://web.archive.org/web/20150218011454/http://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/military/c40/index.page) and C-40B pages on Boeing.com (https://we
b.archive.org/web/20140223012245/http://www.boeing.com/boeing/defense-space/military/c-40b/index.page)
U.S. Navy C-40 Factsheet (https://web.archive.org/web/20140330113319/http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.display&key=56247B5B-1D67-4350-8D
BE-4E02F17EFA2D), U.S. Naval History C-40A Clipper page (https://web.archive.org/web/20061207090535/http://history.navy.mil/planes/c-40.html)
USAF C-40B/C Factsheet (http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104521/c-40bc.aspx)
"Clippers Hitting Their Stride Despite Past Controversy" (http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/c40-clippers-hitting-their-stride-despite-past-controversy-01559/).
DefenseIndustryDaily.com
C-40 page on GlobalSecurity.com (http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/c-40.htm)
Seaman Apprentice Joshua Valcarcel (25 July 2006). "Conquistadors Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation" (http://www.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=24830&
page=2). U.S. Navy. Retrieved 2007-09-26.

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