The story
The C-40A Clipper is a militarized Boeing 737-700C flown by Navy Reserve logistics squadrons, and by the Marines. It can carry 121 passengers, eight cargo pallets, or a mix of three pallets and 70 passengers on the main deck.
The C-40 replaced the aging C-9 Skytrain II fleet in Navy service.
Quick answers
How do you identify a C-40 Clipper?
A white 737-700 with blended winglets, a dark blue and gold cheatline and UNITED STATES NAVY titles. Used for naval logistics and personnel transport.
What does a C-40 Clipper sound like?
It's a 737 — same CFM56 engines. Military transport variant.
How many passengers does the C-40 Clipper carry?
Up to 121.
How far can the C-40 Clipper fly?
Range is about 3,200 nmi.
How big is the C-40 Clipper?
It is 110 ft 4 in long and 117 ft 5 in across the wings.
When did the C-40 Clipper first fly?
Its first flight was in 2000.
How many C-40 Clippers have been built?
17 built.
How rare is a C-40 Clipper in Bogey?
LEGENDARY. The top tier. Spotters plan trips around a catch like this. Your first C-40 Clipper catch is worth 1,000 points.
