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Boeing C-32A
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BoeingC-32A

Tactical Transports · United States · 1996
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BoeingC-32A

Boeing C-32A
Boeing C-32A Photo: Ken H / @chippyho · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
0
Range
75
Cargo Versatility
50
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
65
Versatility
40
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin United States
CategoryTactical Transports
EraPost-Cold War
In service1996
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
9/9
Post-Cold War
170/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
60
Short / Rough-Field Capability
0
Range
75
Cargo Versatility
50
Reliability
85
Self-Protection
10
Low-Altitude Capability
65
Versatility
40
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Boeing C-32A
Production
1996–
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · POST-COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
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 for senior officials
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypePratt & Whitney PW2000-40 turbofan
  • Number of Engines2
  • Thrust (each)178
▣Performance6MOD.6
  • Cruise Speed926 km/h
  • Top Speed974 km/h
  • Service Ceiling12,800 m
  • Maximum Range10,460 km
  • Takeoff Run2,377 m
  • Unpaved / Short FieldNo
◇Cargo & Capacity3MOD.3
◆Aerial Refueling2MOD.2
▤Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length47 m
  • Wingspan38 m
  • Height13 m
  • Empty Weight58,390 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight116,120 kg
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built8
  • Operators1
  • Variants2
▲Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1996
  • Operational StatusIn service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1996Production started
30
years in service
8
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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