I volunteer at the RAO (Retirement Activity Office at Tinker A.F.B. OK.
On Friday Mornings from 0900 Hrs till noon. Mostly I just answer the phone to help other retirees,(All Militay retirees, not just U.S.A.F. Retirees)
1960-1964, C-140 Jetstar II
From Year 1960
To Year 1964
Personal Memories
Tinker
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C-140 Jetstar II Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
The Lockheed L-1329 JetStar (C-140 in USAF service) is a business jet produced from the early 1960s through the 1970s. Although the Morane-Saulnier MS-760 flew earlier, the JetStar was the first dedicated business jet to enter service. It was also one of the largest aircraft in the class for many years, seating ten plus two crew. It is distinguishable from other small jets by its four engines, mounted on the rear of the fuselage in a similar layout to the Vickers VC-10 and the Ilyushin Il-62 airliner, and the "slipper"-style fuel tanks fixed to the wings.
General characteristics
* Crew: two pilots & typically one flight attendant * Capacity: 8-10 passengers * Length: 60 ft 5 in (18.42 m) * Wingspan: 54 ft 11 in (16.60 m) * Height: 20 ft 5 in (6.23 m) * Wing area: 542 ft² (50.4 m²) * Empty weight: 25,250 lb (11,477 kg) * Max takeoff weight: 44,500 lb (20,227 kg) * Powerplant: 4× Garrett AiResearch TFE-731-3 turbofans
Performance
* Maximum speed: 575 mph (920 km/h) * Range: 2,866 miles (4,585 km) * Service ceiling 43,000 ft (13,135 m) * Wing loading: 82.1 lb/ft² (401.3 kg/m²)
