『每日軍事武器鑑賞』－C-38 軍用運輸機

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C-38

The C-38 replaces two C-21A transports currently operated by the 201st Air National Guard based at Andrews AFB, Md. It holds 11 passengers and crew, is primarily for operational support and distinguished visitor transport and can be configured for medical evacuation and general cargo duties. The C-38, first acquired in 1997, is a US Air National Guard staff transport version of the Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd. / Galaxy Aerospace Corporation Astra SPX business jet. The Model Astra SPX is a derivative of the Model 1125 Westwind Astra. The changes include: installation of AlliedSignal (Garret) TFE 731-40R-200G engines; installation of winglets and minor structural modifications to the wing; installation of Collins pro-line 4 avionics; and a new Airplane Flight Manual to take credit for the aerodynamic and performance improvements.
The C-38A is an intercontinental passenger aircraft modified by Tracor Inc., the US prime contractor. The C-38A normally carries a crew of two and has accommodations for eight passengers. The C-38A is equipped for commercial flight operations under Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. Converting the civil aircraft for its military role involved modifications to its avionics suite. The Air Force transport was equipped with US military versions of the global positioning system; tactical air navigation; secure communications capability and an identification, friend or foe system. Because of its specialized electronics and global positioning system, the C-38A can assist in command control and communications in time of disaster or war.


The Air Force accepted the first of two C-38A aircraft 17 April 1998. The C-38A was procured by Aeronautical Systems Center旧 commercial aircraft integrated product team, in partnership with the single program director at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker AFB, Okla. The program旧 logistics support includes a $5.2 million contract to provide depot support and Contractor Operated and Managed Base Support functions. The C-38A acquisition program used streamlined acquisition reform techniques focused on saving time and funds. C-38As will be sustained by the integrated product team at Tinker.
The designation was previously applied to the Douglas C-38, a C-33 with a DC-3 tail, of which one was built built.

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Specifications
Powerplant	Two AlliedSignal TFE 731-40R-200G turbofans
Fuel capacity	4,247 kg.
Speed	867 km/h typical cruise speed
Maximum range	5,465 km.(IFR) 6,034 km.(VFR)
Maximum service ceiling	13,716 m.
Wingspan	16.64 m.
Length	16.96 m.
Height	5.54 m.
Maximum take-off weight	11,179 kg.
Payload	1,496 kg. useful load 4,247 kg maximum payload
Price	$11,750,000

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