Aircraft/Missile Information
The US Air Force C-9A Nightingale aircraft were used for medical evacuation (MedEvac), passenger transportation, and special missions from 1968-2005.
General characteristics
* Crew: 5 to 8 * Length: 119 ft 3 in (36.34 m) * Wingspan: 93 ft 3 in (28.42 m) * Height: 27 ft 5 in (8.36 m) * Max takeoff weight: 114,000 lb (50,000 kg) * Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9A turbofans, 14,500 lbf (64.5 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: Mach 0.84 * Cruise speed: 558 mph (485 knots, 898 km/h) * Range: 3,000 mi (4,825 km) * Service ceiling 37,000 ft (11,000 m) * Rate of climb: 3,000+ ft/min (900+ m/min) * Thrust/weight: 1:3.93
