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        C-32A U.S. Air Force C-32 call sign “Air Force Two” is on the ramp at the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa on January 30, 2020. United States Vice President Mike Pence was in Sioux City for an overnight stay.

U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot 185th ARW Wing PA
                
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 C-32**Mission**
The C-32 provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. leaders to locations around the world. The primary customers are the vice president, using the distinctive call sign "Air Force Two," the first lady, and members of the Cabinet and Congress.**Features**
The C-32 is a specially configured version of the Boeing 757-200 commercial intercontinental airliner. The C-32 body is identical to that of the Boeing 757-200, but has different interior furnishings and 21st century avionics. The passenger cabin is divided into four sections:

The forward area has a communications center, galley, lavatory and 10 business class seats.The second section is a fully-enclosed stateroom for the use of the primary passenger. It
 includes a changing area, private lavatory, separate entertainment system, two first-class
 swivel seats and a convertible divan that seats three and folds out to a bed.The third section contains the conference and staff facility with eight business class seats.

The rear section of the cabin contains general seating with 32 business-class seats, galley,
 two lavatories and closets.Because the C-32 is a high-standing aircraft, it is easier to see under and around it – an important security factor for protecting the plane and its passengers.

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. -- A C-32, a specially configured version of the Boeing 757-200 commercial intercontinental airliner, takes off here. (U.S. Air Force photo)A C-32, a specially configured version of the Boeing 757-200 commercial intercontinental airliner, takes off at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
            
            
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    C-32An 89th Airlift Wing C-32 aircraft arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 30, 2018, carrying the remains of Sen. John McCain. The former senator’s remains are en route to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. The 89th Airlift Wing provides global Special Air Mission airlift, logistics, aerial port and communications for the president, vice president, cabinet members, combatant commanders and other senior military and elected leaders as tasked by the White House, Air Force chief of staff and Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston)
            
            
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    C-32Airlift Wing C-32 parks at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 17, 2014, carrying Alan Gross on his return from five-years of captivity in Cuba. He arrived with his wife and others, and was soon greeted by Secretary of State John Kerry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED with consent of Jill Zuckman)
            
            
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The C-32 is more fuel efficient and has improved capabilities over its predecessor, the C-137 Stratoliner. It can travel twice the distance on the same amount of fuel, and operate on shorter runways down to 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) in length. Its 92,000-pound (41,731 kilogram) fuel capacity allows the aircraft to travel 5,500 nautical miles unrefueled.
Heading the safety equipment list is the traffic collision avoidance system and enhanced ground proximity warning system that gives advance warning of possible air and ground threats. Weather systems are enhanced with a predictive wind shear warning system. Other items include the future air navigation system with global positioning and flight management system/electronic flight instrument system.
Inside the C-32, communications are paramount. The vice president, heads of state and other decision-makers can conduct business anywhere around the world using improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, facsimiles and copy machines. The C-32 has state-of-the-art avionics equipment.Background
The C-32 is a military version of the Boeing 757-200 extended range aircraft, selected along with the C-37A to replace the aging fleet of C-137 aircraft. Active-duty aircrews from the 1st Airlift Squadron, 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, fly the aircraft.
The contract was awarded for the C-32 in August 1996. By using commercial, off-the-shelf acquisition practices, a new record was set from contract award to aircraft delivery – less than two years. The C-32 is the first military aircraft ever to be acquired in this manner. The 89th AW acquired the first of four aircraft in June 1998.General CharacteristicsPrimary Function: High-priority personnel transportBuilder: Boeing CompanyPower Plant: Two Pratt and Whitney 2040 enginesThrust: 41,700 pounds static thrust each engineLength: 155 feet, 3 inches (47.32 meters)Height: 44 feet, 6 inches (11.02 meters)Wingspan: 124 feet, 8 inches (37.99 meters)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 255,000 pounds (115,668 kilograms)Range: 5,500 nautical miles unrefueled rangeCeiling: 42,000 feet (12,727 meters)Cruise Speed: 537 mphLoad: 45 passengersUnit Cost: UnavailableCrew: 16 (varies with mission)Date Deployed: June 19, 1998**Inventory:** Active force, 4; Air National Guard: 0; Air Force Reserve: 0
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