C-37 Gulfstream V
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| C-37 Gulfstream V | |
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| C-37A | |
| Type | Transport aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace |
| Introduced | 1998 |
| Status | Active service |
| Primary user | United States Air Force |
| Number built | 9 |
| Unit cost | $36 million (1998 constant dollars) |
| Developed from | Gulfstream V |
The C-37A is a twin jet-engine, turbofan aircraft of the United States Air Force and a variant of the Gulfstream V acquired to fill the worldwide special air missions for high-ranking government and Defense Department officials.
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[edit] Features
The aircraft contains a modern flight management system with a worldwide satellite-based Global Positioning System. The C-37A is based upon the high-altitude, intercontinental Gulfstream V aircraft, capable of cruise operations at 51,000 feet. Features include enhanced weather radar, autopilot and heads up display for the pilot. Safety features include Enhanced Vision Systems that allows increased visibility in austere environments. The aircraft is also equipped with both commercial and military communications equipment to provide secure voice and data capability. The USAF equips the C-37 with a basic crew of two pilots, 1 flight engineer, 1 communications systems operation, and 1 flight attendant.
[edit] Background
The 89th Airlift Wing’s 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., operates four C-37As. The 6th Air Mobility Wing’s 310th Airlift Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida operates three C-37As. The 15th Airlift Wing's 65th Airlift Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii operates one C-37A.[1] The 86th Airlift Wing's 309th Airlift Squadron, Chievres Air Base, Belgium has one C-37A.
[edit] Specifications (C-37A)
General characteristics
- Crew: 5
- Capacity: 12
- Length: 96 ft 5 in (29.38 m)
- Wingspan: 93 ft 6 in (28.5 m)
- Height: 25 ft 11 in (7.9 m)
- Max takeoff weight: 90,500 lb (41,050 kg)
- Powerplant: 2× Rolls-Royce BR710A1-10 high bypass ratio turbofan engines, 14,750 lbf (65 kN) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 600 mph km/h (.885 mach)
- Range: 6,300 miles (5,500nm)
- Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
[edit] Source
This article contains information that originally came from a US Government website, in the public domain. USAF Website
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Related development
Designation sequence
- - C-37 - C-40
