C-37 Gulfstream V
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| C-37 Gulfstream V | ||
|---|---|---|
 C-37A (Gulfstream V) | ||
| Description | ||
| Role | ||
| Crew | Five | |
| First Flight | ||
| Entered Service | 1998 | |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 96 ft 5 in | 29.38 m |
| Wingspan | 93 ft 6 in | 28.5 m |
| Height | 25 ft 11 in | 7.9 m |
| Wing area | ft² | m² |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | lb | kg |
| Loaded | lb | kg |
| Maximum takeoff | 90,500 lb | 41,050 kg |
| Capacity | 12 passengers | |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | Two BMW/Rolls Royce BR710A1-10 high bypass ratio turbofan engines | |
| Power | hp | kW |
| Thrust | 14,750 lbf per engine | 65 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 aircraft 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. The USAF equips the C-37 with a basic crew of two pilots, 1 flight engineer, 1 communications systems operation, and 1 flight attendant.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, 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: | million (1998 constant dollars) |
| Date Deployed: | 1998 |
| Inventory: | Active force, 9; Air National Guard, 0; Reserve, 0 |
Source:
This article contains information that originally came from a US Government website, in the public domain. [USAF Website]
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