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        C-40CA 932nd Airlift Wing Boeing C-40C sits on the flightline,  during a foggy morning at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 6, 2019. The 932nd AW is the only Air Force Reserve Command wing flying the C-40C executive airlift mission in support of worldwide operations.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
                
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        C-40CA 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C aircraft comes back from a training flight July 6, 2018, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The 932nd Maintenance Group is responsible for maintaining four of the distinguished visitor airlift planes worldwide. The 932nd Airlift Wing is a 22nd Air Force unit, based in southern Illinois near the towns of Belleville, Mascoutah, and Shiloh. The 932nd Airlift Wing is the only reserve unit flying this unique mission under Air Force Reserve Command. Other major areas supporting the reserve unit are the 932nd Mission Support Group, 932nd Medical Group and the 932nd Operations Group. Citizen Airmen come from more than 30 states during 932nd Unit Training Assembly (UTA) weekends to be part of the team (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)
                
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 C-40B/C**Mission**
The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B's primary customers are the combatant commanders, and the C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also performs other operational support missions.**Features**
The C-40 B/C is based upon the commercial Boeing 737-700 business jet. The body of the C-40 is identical to that of the Boeing 737-700, but has winglets. Both models have state of the art avionics equipment, integrated GPS and flight management system/electronic flight instrument system and a heads-up display. Heading the safety equipment list is the traffic collision avoidance system and enhanced weather radar. The aircraft is a variant of the Boeing next generation 737-700, and combines the 737-700 fuselage with the wings and landing gear from the larger and heavier 737-800. The basic aircraft has auxiliary fuel tanks, a specialized interior with self-sustainment features and managed passenger communications.
The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating with worktables.

C-40A C-40 flies on final approach before landing, Oct. 21, 2017, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. With roughly 3,300 aircraft continuously arriving and departing on a monthly basis, Travis AFB handles more cargo and passenger traffic than any other military air terminal in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)
            
            
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    FILE PHOTO -- The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B's primary customers are the combatant commanders and C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also perform other operational support missions. (Courtesy photo)The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The C-40B's primary customers are the combatant commanders and C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The aircraft also perform other operational support missions. (Courtesy photo)
            
            
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    Vice commanders and members of Air Force Reserve Command's 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed a new "baby" to Illinois recently.  They are proud parents of a brand new C-40C aircraft which arrived straight from the factory.  Photo/Capt. Stan ParegienVice commanders and members of Air Force Reserve Command's 932nd Airlift Wing welcomed a new "baby" to Illinois recently. They are proud parents of a brand new C-40C aircraft which arrived straight from the factory.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stan Paregien)
            
            
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The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and government leaders. Communications are paramount aboard the C-40B which provides broadband data/video transmit and receive capability as well as clear and secure voice and data communication. It gives combatant commanders the ability to conduct business anywhere around the world using on-board internet and local area network connections, improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, and facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B also has a computer-based passenger data system.
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.Background
The Air Force selected the C-40B, a military version of the Boeing 737-700 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.
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. The C-40C was the first military aircraft to be purchased in this manner. The 201st Airlift Squadron, Washington, D.C. National Guard, acquired two C-40C aircraft in October 2002.
The C-40C is intended to replace the aging C-22. The 89th Airlift Wing received its first C-40B aircraft in December 2002. Both units are based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
The 15th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, acquired its C-40B for U.S. Pacific Command in February 2003. The 932d Airlift Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, received three C-40C aircraft in 2007.General CharacteristicsPrimary Function: High-priority personnel transportPrime Contractor: Boeing (airframe) and CFM International (engines)Power Plant: Two GE CFM 56-7B27 turbofan enginesThrust: 27,000 pounds static thrust each engineLength: 110 feet, 4 inches (33.6 meters)Height: 41 feet, 2 inches (12.5 meters)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 171,000 poundsWingspan: 117 feet, 5 inches (35.8 meters)Cruise Speed: 322 mphCeiling: 41,000 feet (12,727 meters)Fuel Capability: 60,000 poundsMaximum Range: 4,500 to 5,000 nautical miles (based on payload) unrefueled rangeMaximum Load: C-40B: 26 to 32 passengers; C-40C: 42 to 111 passengersCrew: 10 (varies with model and mission)Date Deployed: Feb. 28, 2003Unit Cost: $70 millionInventory: Active force, 4; Air National Guard, 3; Air Force Reserve, 4
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