Boeing C-32
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| First flight | 1 June 1998 |
| Year of introduction | 1998 |
| Number produced | 6 units |
| Average unit price | $90 million |
Description
The C-32 is a special version of the Boeing 757-200 ER used by the US Air Force. It is a medium-sized passenger transport aircraft but with specific enhancements to meet military and VIP transportation needs.
The main differences from the civilian version lie in its advanced avionics and custom interior for transporting high-ranking officials. The US Air Force's C-32 aircraft are easily recognizable by their white livery, indicating their exclusive military use.
These aircraft are used to transport senior US dignitaries, including the Vice President, Secretary of State, First Lady, and various high-ranking officials of the US Air Force. They are specially adorned with a white, blue, and gold stripe livery, immediately reminiscent of the renowned VC-25 "Air Force One".
The C-32s were delivered starting in June 1998 and are equipped with curved winglets at the ends of the wings. They feature state-of-the-art communication systems that allow the President or VIPs onboard to work efficiently during flights.
The C-32 is more fuel-efficient than its predecessor, the VC-137, and offers twice the range, allowing for non-stop travel of up to 10,200 km. It is also capable of landing and taking off from relatively short runways, making it more flexible for operations at small airports that cannot accommodate the presidential VC-25A aircraft.
Regarding the interior layout, the main cabin is divided into four sections, including communication areas, a kitchen, bathrooms, business class seats, a VIP suite with dressing room, a private home cinema system, first-class seats with a convertible sofa bed, a conference room, additional business class seats, a kitchen, and toilets.
The C-32 is a versatile aircraft that meets the transportation needs of VIPs and high-ranking government officials. It offers greater flexibility and extended range compared to other transport aircraft used by the US Air Force.
Technical specifications
| Version: C-32 | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 16 (depending on missions) |
| Operational range | 10200 km (6338 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h (530 mph) |
| Wing area | 181.3 m² (1951.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m (124.6 ft) |
| Height | 11.0 m (36.2 ft) |
| Length | 47.3 m (155.2 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 12802 m (42001 ft) |
| Empty weight | 58900 kg (129852 lbs) |
| Max. takeoff weight | 115666 kg (255000 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turbojet Pratt & Whitney PW2040 delivering 18915 kgp |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
United States | 4 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Photo of C-32
