The Contrails: Aircraft, Weapons Systems: C-40B/C Clipper
By Public Affairs staff, U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs
/ Published August 19, 2016
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY -- Manufacturer: Boeing
Function: High-Priority Personnel Transport
Service Date: 2003
Speed: 530 mph
Crew: Ten
Production: 19 Inventory: 11
Commentary: Most common users of the C-40B are combatant commanders and members of the Cabinet and Congress. Communication is paramount, so aircraft is equipped with broadband data/video transmit/receive along with clear and secure voice and data communication. Also contains telephones, television monitors, facsimile and copy machines, and a LAN connection.