Aircraft types in service flying space-A

C-40

The C-40A, a derivative of the 737-700C and manufactured by Boeing Information, Space, and Defense Systems, is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified, high performance, fixed wing aircraft that will accommodate 120 passengers, eight pallets of cargo, or a combination configuration consisting of 3 pallets and 70 passengers. It is powered by two CFM56-7 engines developed jointly by General Electric and SNECMA. The C-40A will have a state of the art flight deck, avionics that meet FAA safety mandates, and engines that are Stage III noise compliant and certified for over-water operations. The aircraft will have a range of 3,400 NM with 5,000 lbs. of cargo.

 

The C-40A will be a one-for-one replacement for the aging C-9B/DC-9 aircraft currently flown by the Naval Reserves. The aircraft will provide long range, high priority logistical airlift in support of Fleet activities. A contract for two C-40As was signed in August 1997, with an option for a third. Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for December 2000. On July 30, 1999, Boeing Defense and Space Group was awarded a $43,700,000 modification to the previously awarded contract for the procurement of one C-40A aircraft, to be delivered by August 2001.

 

Specifications
Propulsion Two CFM56-7 SLST engines
Length 110 Ft 4 in (33.63 meters)
Height 41 Ft 2 in (12.55 meters)
Wingspan 112 Ft 7 in (34.3 meters)
Weight Max Gross, take-off: 171,000 Lbs
Landing: 134,000 Lbs
Empty: 126,000 Lbs
Cruising Speed 0.78 to 0.82 Mach (585 to 615 mph)
Ceiling 41,000 Ft
Range 3,000 Nautical miles (with 40,000 Lbs of cargo)
Crew Four

Editors Notes on this bird; This is a beauty to travel on. The military sister to the Boeing 737 and in my opinion, more comfortable and spacious. Fort worth NAS/JRB has four birds that are in the air constantly. I have only once never been able to get a seat on the next flight out for a chosen destination from this base. the pax terminal personnel are top grade and 4.0 in their job performance. Flights to Mildenhall ( England) North Island ( San Diego) and Rota (Spain)  are on a regular schedule. Two very important factors (in my humble opinion) in space-A travel is where to park during your time aloft and where to wait/stay while waiting. Fort worth JRB has on of the best long term parking facilities available. Navy lodge is top grade and reasonable.

 

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