McDonnell Douglas C-9 | |
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| 国家 | 美国 |
| 作用 | 喷气运输 |
| 介绍 | 1968 |
| 建立 | 48 |
这 麦克唐纳道格拉斯C-9 是麦克唐纳道格拉斯DC-9客机的军用版本。它被生产为美国空军的C-9A夜莺，以及美国海军和海军陆战队的C-9B空中列车II。C-9A"夜莺"的最后一次飞行是在2005年9月，C-9C于2011年9月退役。美国海军于2014年7月退役了最后一架C-9B。海军陆战队服役的其余两架C-9于2017年4月退役。
源： 麦克唐纳·道格拉斯C-9在维基百科上的内容
| McDonnell-Douglas C-9B Skytrain II Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Davis-Monthan Air Force Base |
| Photos | 17 |
| McDonnell Douglas VC-9C Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | 弗拉基米尔·亚库博夫 |
| 本地化 | 阿特沃特城堡航空博物馆 |
| 照片 | 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) |
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| 作用 | Military Passenger/Cargo Transport, Logistics Support |
| National Origin | 美国 |
| 制造商 | Douglas Aircraft / McDonnell Douglas |
| Service Entry (C-9B) | 1973 |
| 船员 | 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, Crew Chief/Loadmaster) |
| Capacity (Passengers) | Up to 90 troops, or 40 litter patients plus medical staff |
| 长度 | 36.37 m (119 ft 4 in) |
| 翼展 | 28.47 m (93 ft 5 in) |
| 高度 | 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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