Aircraft/Missile Information
The Boeing C-32 is a military passenger transportation version of the Boeing 757 for the United States Air Force. The C-32 provides transportation for United States leaders to locations around the world. The primary customers are the Vice President of the United States, using the distinctive call sign "Air Force Two," the First Lady, and occasionally members of the U.S. Cabinet and U.S. Congress. Both Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have at times flown on a C-32 as Air Force One in place of the larger VC-25A. The C-32 also has better short-field capacity than the VC-25, making it preferable when flying to locations without a runway long enough to accommodate the VC-27.
Specifications (C-32A)
General characteristics
* Crew: 16 flight crew (varies with mission) * Capacity: 45 passengers * Length: 155 ft, 3 in (47.32 m) * Wingspan: 124 ft, 8 in (37.99 m) * Height: 44 ft, 6 in (11.02 m) * Max takeoff weight: 255,000 lb (115,700 kg) * Powerplant: 2× Pratt & Whitney PW2040 engines, 41,700 lbf (184 kN) each
Performance
* Maximum speed: 530 mph (Mach 0.8) (850 km/h) * Range: 5,500 nautical miles unrefueled (10,200 km) * Service ceiling 42,000 ft (12,700 m)
