John Wharton is the Manager of the DoD Security Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation Department at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM. John is assigned to Sandia’s Security Systems and Technology Center. This center was formed in response to the 1972 Munich Olympics and has been focused on the security of America’s most critical assets ever since. The center is engaged in a myriad of security related research and development projects as well as the analysis and implementation of anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security system solutions. John is responsible for projects involving the analysis, design, implementation and life cycle sustainment of security systems in support of DoD and DOE. Before assuming his current position, John served as a Technical Team Leader, Principle Member of Technical Staff and Project Leader.
1983-1986, C-141 Starlifter
From Year 1983
To Year 1986
Personal Memories
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C-141 Starlifter Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Lockheed C-141B Starlifter Length 168.27 ft | 51.29 m Width 159.91 ft | 48.74 m Height 39.24 ft | 11.96 m Engine(s) 4 x Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-7 turbofan engines generating 21,000lbs of thrust each. Empty Weight 148,118 lbs | 67,185 kg MTOW 342,995 lbs | 155,580 kg Max Speed 565 mph | 910 km/h | 491 kts Max Range 6,388 miles | 10,280 km Ceiling 41,598 ft | 12,679 m | 7.9 miles Climb Rate 2,920 ft/min Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 5 or 6 Operators the United States of America
