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C-40A Clipper 

A C-40 of squadron VR-59
Role Military transport aircraft
National origin United States
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight April 2000
Introduction 21 April 2001
Status Active service
Primary users United States Navy
United States Air Force
United States Marine Corps
Produced 2001–2019
Number built 28
Developed from Boeing 737 Next Generation

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Boeing C-40A Clipper
First flight April 2000 Produced 2001–2019



The C-40 combines the Boeing 737-700 fuselage with the strengthened wings and landing gear of the larger and heavier 737-800. It also has auxiliary fuel tanks allowing an unrefueled range of up to 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km) compared with 3,010 nmi (5,570 km) for the standard 737-700

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A USN C-40A is loaded with cargo at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

First flight took place in April 2000 and the first of the C-40A aircraft entered service in April 2001

The U.S. Navy Reserve was the first customer for a 737 Next Generation based "combi" aircraft (capable of transporting cargo and passengers)  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. 

Variants

A United States Navy C-40A from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 57, at NAS North Island
C-40A Clipper
United States Navy version of the Boeing 737-700 for high-priority cargo and passenger transport, seventeen built.
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.

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General characteristics

    • Crew: Four, five or six: Pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and loadmaster, plus one 'second loadmaster' when carrying passengers or two when carrying over 100 passengers
    • Capacity:
      • C-40A passenger configuration: 121 passengers
      • C-40A cargo configuration: 8 pallets
      • C-40A combination configuration: 3 pallets, 70 passengers
      • C-40B: 26 to 32 passengers
      • C-40C: 42 to 111 passengers
      • Payload: 40,000 lb (18,144 kg)
    • Length: 110 ft 4 in (33.63 m)
    • Wingspan: 112 ft 7 in (34.32 m)
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    • Maximum speed: 534 kn (615 mph, 989 km/h)
    • Range: 3,200 nmi (3,700 mi, 5,900 km) (C-40A), 4,500–5,000 nmi (5,200–5,800 mi; 8,300–9,300 km) (C-40B/C)
    • Service ceiling: 41,000 ft (12,000 m)
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The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a military version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation used to transport cargo and passengers. It is used by the United States Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. The Navy C-40A variant is named "Clipper", whereas the USAF C-40B/C variants are officially unnamed.

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The C-40C is a VIP transport aircraft often used to carry members of the Cabinet and Congress, 

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The Air Force Reserve 932d Airlift Wing, Scott AFB, Illinois acquired three C-40C aircraft in 2007.

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