Lockheed C-140A Jetstar - TAM, Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The C-140 is a military version of the Lockheed Model 1329 light jet transport. The JetStar was the first dedicated business jet to enter service. It was also one of the largest aircraft in the class for many years, seating ten plus two crew. It is distinguishable from other small jets by its four engines, mounted on the rear of the fuselage, and the "slipper"-style fuel tanks fixed to the wings.

Although the majority of those produced were built for the civilian market, the US Air Force bought 16 JetStars as C-140As and -Bs, the first of which was delivered in late 1961. Five C-140As were assigned to the Air Force Communications Command for use in evaluating military navigation aids and operations. Eleven C-140Bs were assigned to the Military Airlift Command for operational support airlift. Six of them were flown as VC-140Bs on special government and White House airlift missions by the 89th Military Airlift Wing at Andrews AFB, MD.

The prototype JetStar was first flown on 4 September 1957, only 241 days after design completion. Production began in 1960 and continued through the 1970s with a total of 204 built.

This aircraft, C-140A-LM s/n 59-5958, was the first to be delivered and was equipped to calibrate navigation beacons.

Specifications:
Crew: 3
Pax: 10
Power Plant: 4× 3,700 lbf Garrett TFE731-3 turbofan engines
Dimensions:
- Span: 54' 5"
- Length: 60' 5"
- Height: 20' 5"
Weight:
- Empty: 24,750 lb
- Maximum: 44,500 lb
Performance:
- Speed:
- - Max: 547 mph @ 30,000 ft
- - Cruise: 504 mph
- Range: 2,995 miles
- Ceiling: 43,000 ft
- Climb: 4,150 fpm

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Lockheed C-140A Jetstar Tail Number: (S/N): s/n 59-5958 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at Travis Air Museum, Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA inside / outside: outside Other Information:: JIMMY DOOLITTLE AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Building 80 461 Burgan Bl Travis AFB, CA 94535 Mailing Address: 400 Brennan Circle Travis AFB, CA 94535 Office: (707) 424-5605 Gift Shop: (707) 424-4450 Email: TravisAirMuseum@travis.af.mil Museum Link: http://jimmydoolittlemuseum.org/index.html Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Federal holidays Escort hours (no military ID) 9am-(around) 3pm Docent tours on a call-ahead basis. Air park hours: Everyday until dark Admission is free. Gift shop in the museum 10am-3pm Picnic area next door. If you will require a base visitor access pass, please read Access to Travis Air Force Base. Access restrictions: Located at Travis Air Museum, Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA Access to Travis Air Force Base If you are traveling to the Travis Air Museum and you do not have someone with official access to Travis Air Force Base to sponsor you, you will need to have an escort sponsor you and bring you to the Museum. You will be required go to the Travis Air Force Base Visitors Center to present a valid drivers license, vehicle registration, current proof of insurance for each vehicle, and submit to a criminal background check. Be advised this is required for all vehicles regardless of type. If a bus or other commercial vehicle will be used, please collect vehicle and driver information to include drivers license, vehicle type, company owner, and contact information, for the vehicle company, and be prepared to provide it upon request. In addition, a valid photo ID is required for all visitors age 18 and older. Please contact the Travis Air Force Base Visitors Center for all questions concerning access to the base and museum. Once this process has been completed and you have a pass, you will be escorted by authorized personnel to the Travis Air Museum. This pass is only valid for travel to and from the Travis Air Museum, is only valid for a specified time, and is not authorized for any other travel on Travis Air Force Base. If you wish a tour of the base or more information please contact the Travis Air Force Base Public Affairs office.

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