C-20A/B Gulfstream III

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Mission
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 Air Force Base, Md, seven B-model C-20's fly special air missions.

Characteristics
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: 11,400 pounds, each engine
Length: 83 feet (25.2 meters)
Height: 24 feet, 6 inches (7.4 meters)
Wingspan: 77 feet, 10 inches (23.6 meters)
Speed: 576 miles per hour (501 nautical miles miles) maximum
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 69,700 pounds (31,365 kilograms)
Load: 14 passengers
Range: 4,715 miles (4,100 nautical miles) long-range
Crew: Five
Date Deployed: 1983
Unit Cost: $22.2 million
Inventory: Active Force = 10; ANG = 0; Reserve = 0

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