Boeing 737-700 (C-40B)

AviatorShots81 🇩🇪

25 Jul 2026 · © AviatorShots81

A rare U.S. Air Force Boeing C-40B (737-700 BBJ) on final approach, sporting the executive government livery.

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L-1011 · 26 Jul 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

737-700 (C-40B) B737

White with black and gold striping, U.S. Air Force/government livery

169036

Registration

Airline

U.S. Air Force (government/military)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Private Jet Pro, Rare Bird, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 91.0

Superb clarity and framing; beautiful profile with landing gear down adds action. Subtle light, but well-controlled exposure!

Location

Cafe Himmelschreiber

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport · HAM/EDDH

53.6254, 9.9968

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport HAM

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The C-40B is a U.S. Air Force military version of the Boeing 737-700, used for senior government and military executive transport.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 20 C-40B airframes operated, all for the U.S. government.

Record Flights

Not known for commercial endurance or distance records, but flies long U.S. military and government missions worldwide.

Safety & Events

No major public incidents; used for high-profile U.S. leadership transport including Secretaries of State and Defense.

Future Outlook

Still actively operated by the U.S. Air Force.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

33.63 m

Length

6,370 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

Typically configured for 26–32 VIP passengers in C-40B government version

Capacity

70,080 kg

MTOW

12.57 m

Height

107.6 kN (24,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 71-84 dB, varies by regime)

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