Boeing C-40 Clipper

Boeing · United States · first flew 1999 · transport aircraft

The Boeing C-40 Clipper is the US military designation for a fleet of Boeing 737-700C convertible aircraft used by the US Navy and Marine Corps for personnel transport and logistics missions. It can quickly convert between passenger and cargo configurations.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, swept
E — Engines	2 × turbofan, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage	33.63 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Military VIP and logistics variant of the 737-700C
Quick-change cargo/passenger interior
US Navy and Marine Corps markings

Visually identical to a Boeing 737-700 airliner; distinguished in service by military grey or white-and-grey colour schemes and US military tail markings.

Specifications

The Boeing C-40 Clipper has a length of 33.63 m (110 ft).
It has a wingspan of 34.32 m (113 ft).
Its maximum speed is 876 km/h (544 mph).
Typical crew: 2 + up to 121 passengers or cargo.

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History

Selected by the US Navy in 1997 to replace its ageing C-9 Skytrain II fleet, the C-40A first flew in 1999 and entered service in 2001. The C-40B and C-40C variants serve the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard as senior leader transport aircraft. The type filled an important role in sustaining naval aviation logistics across global basing.

Variants

The C-40A serves the US Navy and Marines; the C-40B and C-40C serve the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard respectively.

Where you'll see it

Operated by the US Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard; no foreign military sales have been made.

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