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The plane replaces the [[C-9B]]. The [[United States Navy]] will eventually purchase 32 aircraft.<ref name=Boeing20060526/> | The plane replaces the [[C-9B]]. The [[United States Navy]] will eventually purchase 32 aircraft.<ref name=Boeing20060526/> | ||
A squadron flying the planes are based at [[Naval Air Station North Island]], [[San Diego]] [[California]].<ref name=Boeing20060526/> | A squadron flying the planes are based at [[Naval Air Station North Island]], [[San Diego]] [[California (U.S. state)]].<ref name=Boeing20060526/> | ||
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Revision as of 14:32, 8 March 2023
The C-40A Clipper is a transport aircraft used by the United States Armed Forces.[1][2][3] The plane is a derivative of the Boeing 737.
The planes can be configured to carry either[1]:
- 121 passengers;
- 8 x 5,000-pound cargo pallets
- 70 passengers and three pallets.
The plane replaces the C-9B. The United States Navy will eventually purchase 32 aircraft.[1]
A squadron flying the planes are based at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego California (U.S. state).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Boeing Delivers Ninth C-40A Aircraft to U. S. Navy. Boeing (June 5, 2006). Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
- ↑ Seaman Apprentice Joshua Valcarcel (July 25 2006). Conquistadors Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation. United States Navy. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.
- ↑ “I wish to fly in a Navy airplane”, Make a wish foundation. Retrieved on 2007-09-26.