C-37 Gulfstream V
| C-37 Gulfstream V | ||
|---|---|---|
| Image caption | ||
| Description | ||
| Role | ||
| Crew | Five | |
| First Flight | ||
| Entered Service | 1998 | |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 96 ft 5 in | 29.38 m |
| Wingspan | 93ft 6in | 28.5m |
| Height | 25ft 11in | 7.9m |
| Wing area | ft² | m² |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | lb | kg |
| Loaded | lb | kg |
| Maximum takeoff | 90,500lb | 41,050kg |
| Capacity | 12 passengers | |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | Two BMW/Rolls Royce BR710A1-10 high bypass ratio turbofan engines | |
| Power | hp | kW |
| Thrust | 14,750lb per engine | kN |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | 600 mph (.885 mach) | km/h |
| Combat range | 6,300 miles (5,500nm) | km |
| Ferry range | miles | km |
| Service ceiling | 50,000 ft | 15,240 m |
| Rate of climb | ft/min | m/min |
| Wing loading | lb/ft² | kg/m² |
| Thrust/Weight | ||
| Power/Mass | hp/lb | kW/kg |
| Avionics | ||
| Avionics | ||
| Armament | ||
| None | ||
The C-37 is a twin jet-engined aircraf of USAF and a variant of the Gulfstream V.
Mission:
The C-37A is a twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the worldwide special air missions for high-ranking government and Defense Department officials.
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.
Background:
The 89th Airlift WingÃÂÃÂs 99th Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., operates four C-37As. The 6th Air Mobility WingÃÂÃÂs 310th Airlift Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., operates three C-37As. The 15th Airlift Wing, 65th Airlift Squadron, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, operates one C-37A. The 86th Airlift Wing, 309th Airlift Squadron, Chievres Air Base, Belgium, has one C-37A.
Other Data:
- Primary Function: Special air missions
- Unit Cost: $36 million (1998 constant dollars)
- Date Deployed: 1998
- Inventory: Active force, 9; Air National Guard, 0; Reserve, 0
This article contains information that originally came from a US Goverment website, in the public domain. [USAF Website]
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