The Contrails: Aircraft, Weapons Systems: C-32

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  • U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs

Manufacturer: Boeing Company

Function: High-Priority Personnel Transport

Service Date: 1998

Speed: 530 mph

Crew: 16

Production: 6 Inventory: 4

Commentary: Primary user of this aircraft is the vice president, using the callsign “Air Force
Two.” Aircraft includes a communications center, galley, fully-enclosed stateroom, and a conference and staff facility. Comes with traffic collision avoidance system and enhanced ground proximity warning system, which gives possible warning of air to ground threats. Communications equipment on board include telephones, television monitors, facsimiles and copy machines.