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posted by Jiri Wagner
The C-20 Gulfstream III is a twin-engine, turbofan aircraft acquired to fill the airlift mission for high-ranking government and Defense Department officials. From the 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews AFB, Md, seven B-model C-20s fly special air missions.
The C-20 is powered by two Rolls Royce Spey MK511-8 engines. The primary difference between the C-20A and B model is the electrical system and the avionics package.
The C-20 was chosen in June 1983 as the replacement aircraft for the C-140B Jetstar, and three A models were delivered to the 89th Air Wing under a cost-saving accelerated purchase plan. The three C-20As at Andrews Air Force Base were transferred to Ramstein AB, Germany, and all C-140Bs at both locations were phased out of the U.S. Air Force inventory.
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| Primary function | C-20A | operational support airlift |
| C-20B | special air missions | |
| Contractor | Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. | |
| Power plant | Two Rolls-Royce Spey MK511-8 turbofan engines | |
| Thrust | 2x 11 400 lb | 2x 5130 kg |
| Length | 83 ft 2 in | 25,2 m |
| Height | 24 ft 6 in | 7,4 m |
| Wingspan | 77 ft 10 in | 23,6 m |
| Speed | 576 mph | 926 km/h |
| Max. takeoff weight | 69 700 lb | 31 365 kg |
| Range | 4715 miles | 7588 km |
| Loading capacity | 14 passengers | |
| Crew | Five | |
| Unit cost | $22,2 million | |
| Date deployed | 1983 | |
| Inventory | Active force, 10; ANG, 0; Reserve, 0. | |
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