Editing Boeing C-40 Clipper (section)

==Design and development==
The C-40 combines the Boeing 737-700 fuselage with the strengthened wings and landing gear of the larger and heavier [[Boeing 737 Next Generation#737-800|737-800]]. It also has auxiliary fuel tanks allowing an unrefueled range of up to {{Convert|5000|nmi|km|lk=in|abbr=out}} compared with {{Convert|3,010|nmi|km|abbr=on}} for the standard 737-700.<ref name="US Air Force"/>

===C-40A===
[[File:US Navy 100126-N-0705K-003 Naval Air Crewmen 2nd Class Nicole Garza and David Murray and Naval Air Crewman 1st Class David McDermott load cargo bound for Haiti at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.jpg|thumb|A USN C-40A is loaded with cargo at Naval Air Station Jacksonville.]]

First flight took place in April 2000 and the first of the C-40A aircraft entered service in April 2001.<ref name="NT C-40A">{{cite web |title=C-40A Clipper |url=https://www.naval-technology.com/projects/clipper/ |website=Naval Technology |access-date=19 January 2020}}</ref>

The [[United States Navy Reserve|U.S. Navy Reserve]] was the first customer for a 737 Next Generation based "combi" aircraft (capable of transporting cargo and passengers).<ref name=Boeing20060606>{{Cite web | url = https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2006-06-05-Boeing-Delivers-Ninth-C-40A-Aircraft-to-U.-S.-Navy | title = Boeing Delivers Ninth C-40A Aircraft to U. S. Navy | publisher = Boeing | via = boeing.mediaroom.com | date = 5 June 2006 | access-date = 29 May 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190529140225/https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2006-06-05-Boeing-Delivers-Ninth-C-40A-Aircraft-to-U.-S.-Navy | archive-date = 29 May 2019 | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boeing.com/defense/c-40a/|title=Boeing: C-40 Clipper|website=www.boeing.com|access-date=2016-03-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315115245/http://www.boeing.com/defense/c-40a|archive-date=15 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The Clipper was ordered by the [[United States Navy|U.S. Navy]] to replace its fleet of aging [[McDonnell Douglas C-9|C-9B Skytrain II]]s. The C-40A is the first new logistics aircraft in 17 years to join the U.S. Navy Reserve. The Navy Reserve provides all of the Navy's medium and heavy airlift capabilities.<ref name="NT C-40A"/> The Clipper meets or exceeds international noise and environmental requirements, which the fleet of Naval Reserve C-9s did not. It is also more fuel-efficient and offers increased range and payload capabilities. The Clipper is certified to operate in an all-passenger (121 passengers), all-cargo or combination ("combi") configuration that can accommodate up to three cargo pallets and 70 passengers on the main deck.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/defense/c-40_series/pdf/c40a_product_card.pdf | title = C-40A Product Card | date = 11 March 2016 | website = www.boeing.com | publisher = Boeing | access-date = 29 May 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160401214111/http://www.boeing.com/resources/boeingdotcom/defense/c-40_series/pdf/c40a_product_card.pdf | archive-date = 1 April 2016 | url-status = live }}</ref>

The Navy purchased the airplanes using standard commercial practices, ordering six of the 737-700C models.{{when|date=February 2014}} The first two of four aircraft were delivered on 21 April 2001 to [[VR-59|Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Nine]] (VR-59) at the Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base [[Fort Worth, Texas]], with two more aircraft following before the end of the year. The fifth and sixth aircraft were delivered in August 2002 to [[VR-58]] at the [[Naval Air Station Jacksonville]], Florida. Further aircraft have been delivered to [[VR-57]] at the [[Naval Air Station North Island]], California. The C-40A provides superior [[fuel efficiency]], range and payload compared to the C-9B aircraft it replaced.<ref name=Boeing20060606 />

In the 2018 Marine Aviation Plan, the [[United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marine Corps]] indicated that it intended to acquire two C-40A aircraft for airlift missions, replacing its Skytrain fleet.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Marine Aviation Plan |url=https://www.aviation.marines.mil/Portals/11/2018%20AvPlan%20.pdf |access-date=29 May 2019 |website=U.S. Marine Corps |page=100}}</ref> On 4 December 2018 an online notice was posted by the Marines seeking a supplier of C-40s to be delivered in 2020.<ref name="fg181205"/> The USMC Skytrains were retired in 2017 and to prepare for the transition to new aircraft, personnel from Marine Transport Squadron One were assigned to operate Navy Clippers until the arrival of their own aircraft.<ref>{{Cite magazine| url = http://seapowermagazine.org/stories/20170526-C40.html | title = Marines to Fly Navy C-40 Transports While Awaiting their Own | date = 26 May 2017 | first = Richard R. | last = Burgess | magazine = Seapower Magazine | via = seapowermagazine.org | access-date = 29 May 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181216032050/https://seapowermagazine.org/stories/20170526-C40.html | archive-date = 16 December 2018 | url-status = dead}}</ref>

===C-40B===
[[File:Boeing C-40 Clipper 89aw.jpg|thumb|right|C-40B of the [[89th Airlift Wing]]]]

The [[United States Air Force]] selected the '''C-40B''', a military version of the [[Boeing 737#737-700|737-700]] [[Boeing Business Jet]], to replace the aging fleet of [[Boeing C-137 Stratoliner|C-137]] aircraft used to transport U.S. combatant commanders. The Air Force awarded the medium lift contract in August 2000. The [[89th Airlift Wing]] acquired its first C-40B aircraft in December 2002. Both units are based at [[Andrews Air Force Base]], [[Maryland]]. The [[15th Airlift Wing]], [[Hickam AFB]], [[Hawaii]], acquired its C-40B for [[U.S. Pacific Command]] in February 2003. The [[86th Airlift Wing]], [[Ramstein Air Base|Ramstein AB]], [[Germany]], acquired its C-40B for [[U.S. Air Forces in Europe]] in December 2004.<ref name="US Air Force">{{cite web |date=4 June 2003 |title=C-40B/C > U.S. Air Force > Fact Sheet Display |url=https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/104521/c-40bc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917215548/http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104521/c-40bc.aspx |archive-date=17 September 2013 |access-date=4 June 2003 |website=U.S. Air Force |publisher=}}</ref>

The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating with worktables.<ref name="US Air Force"/>

The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and government leaders. The aircraft features two-way [[broadband]] data communications, including secure voice and data communication; elements include internet and network access, telephones, satellites, facsimile and copy machines. The C-40B also has a computer-based passenger data system.<ref name="US Air Force"/>

===C-40C===
[[File:A U.S. Air Force C-40C prepares to taxi down the flightline at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2023.jpg|thumb|C-40C at [[Kadena Air Base]]]]
The C-40C is a VIP transport aircraft often used to carry members of the Cabinet and Congress, and is intending to replace the [[Boeing C-22]].<ref name="US Air Force" /> The aircraft is equipped similarly to the C-40B, but without the advanced communications capabilities. Unique to the C-40C is the capability to change its configuration to accommodate from 42 to 111 passengers.<ref name="US Air Force"/> The C-40C replaced three C-22s (a militarized Boeing 727) operated by the [[Air National Guard]] and [[National Guard Bureau]] to airlift personnel. The C-40C was the first military aircraft to be acquired in this as an off-the-shelf aircraft for the Department of Defense. The 201st Airlift Squadron, District of Columbia Air National Guard acquired two C-40C aircraft in October 2002.  The Air Force Reserve [[932d Airlift Wing]], Scott AFB, Illinois acquired three C-40C aircraft in 2007.<ref name="US Air Force"/>