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Boeing C-32
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BoeingC-32

Tactical Transports · United States · 1998
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BoeingC-32

Boeing C-32
Boeing C-32 Photo: Dylan Agbagni (CC0) from Bordeaux, France · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
0
Range
70
Cargo Versatility
50
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
30
Low-Altitude Capability
65
Versatility
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin United States
CategoryTactical Transports
EraPost-Cold War
In service1998
Operators1 countries
Quantity32
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
53
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
8/9
Post-Cold War
161/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
0
Range
70
Cargo Versatility
50
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
30
Low-Altitude Capability
65
Versatility
70
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Boeing C-32
Production
1998–
Quantity
32
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · POST-COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
53
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1998
  • Service Entry Year1998
  • Crew16
  • Primary RoleVIP transport, special operations
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney PW2000-40 (C-32A), Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 (C-32B)
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (each)178
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Cruise Speed926 km/h
  • Top Speed974 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,802 m
  • Maximum Range10,463 km
  • Takeoff Run2,377 m
  • Unpaved / Short FieldNo
◇Cargo & Capacity4MOD.4
  • Maximum Payload57,270 kg
  • Troop Capacity45
  • Vehicle Capacity45 passengers
  • Rear Loading RampNo
◆Aerial Refueling3MOD.3
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length47 m
  • Wingspan38 m
  • Height13 m
  • Empty Weight58,390 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight116,120 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built10
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1996
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1998Production started
28
years in service
32
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Boeing C-32 1998
// DERIVATIVES
05 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Capable of receiving fuel from another aircraft while in flight, extending its operational range and endurance.
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