C-38 Courier

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The C-38 Courier is the US military designation for the Gulfstream Aerospace/Galaxy Aerospace Corp Gulfstream G100 Series twin engine business jet, which is the American version of the Astra SPX built by Israeli Aircraft Industries (IAI). The C-38 replaces the C-21 Learjet.

The C-38 is currently in use by the 201st Airlift Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. The aircraft is in service with the 201st Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base. The C-38 differs from the standard Gulfstream G100 because it features:

  • US military-grade GPS
  • Tactical Air Navigation
  • UHF and VHF secure command radio
  • Friend-or-foe identification system

[edit] Specifications

  • Wingspan: 16.64 m
  • Length: 16.96 m
  • Height: 5.54 m
  • Weight: 11,179 kg
  • Range: 5465/6034 km (IFR/VFR)
  • Speed: 867 km
  • Ceiling: 13,716 m
  • Fuel capacity: 4247 kg
  • Payload: 1,496/4,247 kg (normal/max)
  • Price: US$ 11,750,000
  • Engine: 2 x Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G Turbofan

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