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        A U.S. Air Force C-37 taxis after landingA U.S. Air Force C-37 carrying U.S. Sens. John McCain, John Hoeven and John Barrasso taxis after landing at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, April 16, 2014. The Senators visited the Baltic Air Policing mission as part of a visit to the greater Baltic region, which also includes meetings with government officials in Estonia, Latvia and Moldova. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)
                
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        A U.S. Air Force C-37A taxis on the flightlineA U.S. Air Force C-37A taxis on the flightline June, 19, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The C-37A is a twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special airlift missions for high ranking government and Department of Defense officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)
                
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The C-37A/B are twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special airlift missions for high ranking government and Department of Defense officials.Features
The aircraft contains a modern flight management system with a worldwide satellite-based GPS and comes in two variations. The C-37A is based upon Gulfstream V aircraft and the C-37B is based upon Gulfstream 550. Both are capable of high-altitude, intercontinental flight with cruise operations from 41,000 to 51,000 feet. Features include enhanced weather radar, autopilot and an ultra-modern heads-up display for the pilot. Safety features include enhanced vision systems that allows increased visibility in poor weather conditions. The aircraft is also equipped with both commercial and military communications equipment to provide secure and non-secure voice and data capability.Background
The 89th Airlift Wing, 99th Airlift Squadron, has four C-37As and received its fifth C-37B in March 2020 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The 15th Airlift Wing, 65th Airlift Squadron at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, has two C-37As. The 86th Airlift Wing, 76th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, has three C-37As.030328-F-JZ000-031.JPGA U.S. Air Force C-37 lands on the flightline.
            
            
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    A 99th Airlift Squadron Gulfstream C-37A sits on the flightlineA 99th Airlift Squadron Gulfstream C-37A sits on the flightline as a 1st Airlift Squadron crew flies a mission Europe, April 22-25, 2016. The 1st AS is part of the 89th Operations Group, which consists of two flying squadrons, the 1st AS and the 99th AS, as well as the 89th OSS, an Operations Support Squadron.  The 89th Operations Group operates some of the most advanced commercial-based aircraft in the world, including the C-20B, C-37A, C-37B, C-32A and C-40B. The 89th AW maintains and operates 'Air Force One' and 14 other special air mission platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace/RELEASED)
            
            
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    A U.S. Air Force C-37A taxis on the flightlineA U.S. Air Force C-37A taxis on the flightline June, 19, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.  The C-37A is a twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special airlift missions for high ranking government and Department of Defense officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)
            
            
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General CharacteristicsPrimary Function: Special air missionBuilder: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationPower Plant: C-37A: Two BMW/Rolls Royce BR710A14-10 high bypass ratio turbofan engines; C-37B: Two BMW/Rolls Royce BR710C4-11 enginesThrust: C-37A: 14,750 pounds per engine; C-37B: 15,385 pounds per engineLength: 96 Feet, 5 inches (29.38 meters)Height: 25 feet, 11 inches (7.9 meters)Wingspan: 93 feet, 6 inches (28.5 meters)Cruise Speed: 345 mphMaximum Altitude: 51,000 feet (15,545 meters)Maximum Takeoff Weight: C-37A: 90,500 pounds (41,050 Kg); C-37B: 91,000 pounds (41,277 Kg)Range: C-37A: 6,300 miles (5,500 nautical miles) normal cruise; C-37B: 6,700 miles (5,560 nautical miles) normal cruiseLoad: 12 passengersDate Deployed: C-37A: 1998; C-37B: 2006Unit Cost: C-37A: $36 million (1998 constant dollars), C-37B: $55 million (2006 constant dollars)Crew: FiveInventory: Active Force, 13; Air National Guard, 0; Reserve, 0
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