Boeing C-40 Clipper facts for kids
The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a special airplane used by the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. It's a military version of the popular Boeing 737-700C passenger jet. Only 19 of these planes have been built.
The C-40 Clipper helps the military in different ways. Some versions carry people and supplies, while others are like flying offices for important leaders.
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What is the Boeing C-40 Clipper?
The Boeing C-40 Clipper is a type of military transport aircraft. This means it's designed to move people and things for the armed forces. It's based on a well-known passenger plane, the Boeing 737.
The C-40A is the version of the Clipper used by the U.S. Navy. Its main job is to provide logistics support. This means it helps move supplies, equipment, and people where they are needed.
The C-40A is very flexible. It can carry up to 121 passengers. It can also carry only cargo (supplies). Or, it can carry a mix of both passengers and cargo at the same time. This makes it very useful for different missions.
C-40B: A Flying Office for Leaders
The C-40B is the model used by the U.S. Air Force. This version is designed to be like an "office in the sky." It's used by senior military and government leaders.
These planes have special equipment. They allow leaders to work and communicate while traveling. This helps them stay connected and make important decisions, even when they are far from their main offices.
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A USN C-40A is loaded with cargo at Naval Air Station Jacksonville
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C-40B of the 89th Airlift Wing.
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A United States Navy C-40A from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 57, at NAS North Island
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C-40A transporting palletized humanitarian cargo, 2005.
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