McDonnell Douglas C-9 | |
|---|---|
| Riik | USA |
| Rolli | Reaktiivtransport |
| Sissejuhatus | 1968 |
| Ehitatud | 48 |
2007 McDonnell Douglas C-9 on McDonnell Douglas DC-9 lennuki sõjaline versioon. See toodeti C-9A Nightingale'ina Ameerika Ühendriikide õhujõududele ja C-9B Skytrain II USA mereväele ja merejalaväele. C-9A Nightingale'i viimane lend oli 2005. aasta septembris ja C-9C jäi pensionile 2011. aasta septembris. USA merevägi loobus oma viimasest C-9B-st 2014. aasta juulis. Kaks allesjäänud C-9-t mereteenistuses kõrvaldati pensionile 2017. aasta aprillis.
Allikas: McDonnell Douglas C-9 Vikipeedias
| McDonnell-Douglas C-9B Skytrain II Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base |
| Photos | 17 |
| McDonnell Douglas VC-9C Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotograaf | Vladimir Jakubov |
| Lokaliseerimine | Lossi õhumuuseum, Atwater |
| Fotod | 95 |
General Characteristics and Role
The McDonnell-Douglas C-9B Skytrain II is the United States Navy and Marine Corps designation for a militarized version of the successful Douglas DC-9 Series 30 commercial airliner. The C-9 series was primarily used by the Navy for the rapid transport of high-priority cargo and personnel, often serving as a dedicated logistics and medical transport platform. The ‘B’ variant was a convertible freighter/passenger aircraft, capable of quickly switching roles depending on mission needs. Its adoption represented the military’s strategy of utilizing reliable and high-speed commercial airframes for their transport needs, ensuring high dispatch reliability and readily available parts. The C-9B was instrumental in supporting U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations worldwide until its retirement.
| Property | Typical Value (C-9B / DC-9-30) |
|---|---|
| Rolli | Military Passenger/Cargo Transport, Logistics Support |
| National Origin | Ameerika Ühendriigid |
| Tootja | Douglas Aircraft / McDonnell Douglas |
| Service Entry (C-9B) | 1973 |
| Meeskonna | 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief/Loadmaster) |
| Capacity (Passengers) | Up to 90 troops, or 40 litter patients plus medical staff |
| pikkus | 36.37 m (119 ft 4 in) |
| Tiibade siruulatus | 28.47 m (93 ft 5 in) |
| kõrgus | 8.38 m (27 ft 6 in) |
| Empty Weight | 28,200 kg (62,100 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 49,940 kg (110,100 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engine: 2 x Pratt & Whitney JT8D-9 turbofan engines.
- Thrust (Per Engine): 64.5 kN (14,500 lbf).
- Maximum Speed: 917 km/h (570 mph; 495 kn) (Cruising speed).
- Service Ceiling: 10,668 m (35,000 ft).
- Range: 3,700 km (2,300 mi; 2,000 nmi).
- Cargo: The C-9B featured a large cargo door on the port (left) side of the forward fuselage for easier loading of bulky items and litters.
Operational Variants and Legacy
- C-9A Nightingale: This variant was used by the U.S. Air Force as a dedicated aeromedical evacuation aircraft.
- C-9B Skytrain II: Served the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Reserve units, focusing on fleet logistics support.
- Civilian Heritage: The C-9 series benefited from the massive production run and technical maturity of the DC-9 airliner, making it extremely reliable and cost-effective to operate.
- Retirement: The C-9B was phased out of Navy/Marine Corps service and replaced by newer C-40 Clipper (militarized Boeing 737) aircraft in the 2000s.
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