Designed to offer mission flexibility, the C-40A is a versatile FAA-certified 737-700 convertible / "combi" aircraft, optimized to transport passengers and cargo around the globe. The aircraft can be configured to carry all-passengers, all-cargo, or a combination of both. The C-40A is part of ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ's C-40 series of aircraft, which also includes the C-40B and C-40C. The C-40A is currently on offer as the C-40Ai to countries around the world.
C-40A
Flexibility to Meet the Mission
C-40A Technical Specifications
| Engines | Advanced-technology CFM56-7 |
| Maximum Sea-Level Static Thrust Performance | 24,000 lbs |
| Maximum Gross Weight: Takeoff | 171,000 lbs |
| Maximum Gross Weight: Landing | 134,000 lbs |
| Maximum Gross Weight: Zero fuel | 126,000 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 6,875 gal |
| Lower Hold Cargo Volume | 885 cu Ft |
| Schedule Reliability | 99.58% |
| Range | 3,200-nmi (121 passengers, or 36,000-lb main deck cargo, or 70 passengers/15,000-lb in combi configuration) |
| Cruise Speed | 0.78 Mach to 0.82 Mach |
| Altitude Capability | 41,000 ft |
| Extended Operations (ETOPS) | 180 min |
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C-40A Customers
The U.S. Navy Reserve operates 14 C-40As with a fifteenth aircraft scheduled for 2016 delivery.
United States
C-40A Quick Facts
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ delivers its 737-700C aircraft from Renton, Wash., to San Antonio, where an FAA-certified modification creates the C-40A. The U.S. Naval Reserve operates and maintains the C-40A at five air bases:
- NAS Oceana, Va.
- NAS North Island, Calif.
- NAS Jacksonville, Fla.
- NAS JRB Ft. Worth, Texas
- NAS Whidbey Island, Wash.