C-40A Clipper
The C-40A Clipper is a transport aircraft used by the United States Armed Forces.[1][2][3] The plane is a derivative of the Boeing 737.
The planes can be configured to carry either[1]:
- 121 passengers;
- 8 x 5,000-pound cargo pallets
- 70 passengers and three pallets.
The plane replaces the C-9B. The United States Navy will eventually purchase 32 aircraft.[1]
A squadron flying the planes are based at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego California (U.S. state).[1]
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Boeing Delivers Ninth C-40A Aircraft to U. S. Navy". Boeing. June 5, 2006. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
- ↑
Seaman Apprentice Joshua Valcarcel (July 25 2006). "Conquistadors Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation". United States Navy. Retrieved 2007-09-26. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ ""I wish to fly in a Navy airplane"". Make a wish foundation. Retrieved 2007-09-26.