The C-40B also has a computer-based passenger data system. It gives combatant commanders the ability to conduct business anywhere around the world using on-board internet and local area network connections, improved telephones, satellites, television monitors, and facsimile and copy machines. Communications are paramount aboard the C-40B which provides broadband data/video transmit and receive capability as well as clear and secure voice and data communication. The C-40B is designed to be an "office in the sky" for senior military and government leaders. The cabin area is equipped with a crew rest area, distinguished visitor compartment with sleep accommodations, two galleys and business class seating with worktables. The basic aircraft has auxiliary fuel tanks, a specialized interior with self-sustainment features and managed passenger communications. The aircraft is a variant of the Boeing next generation 737-700, and combines the 737-700 fuselage with the wings and landing gear from the larger and heavier 737-800. Heading the safety equipment list is the traffic collision avoidance system and enhanced weather radar. Both models have state of the art avionics equipment, integrated GPS and flight management system/electronic flight instrument system and a heads-up display. The body of the C-40 is identical to that of the Boeing 737-700, but has winglets. The C-40 B/C is based upon the commercial Boeing 737-700 business jet. The aircraft also performs other operational support missions. The C-40B's primary customers are the combatant commanders, and the C-40C customers include members of the Cabinet and Congress. The C-40 B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S.
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