5 VIP Transport Aircraft Operated By The USAF

While the United States Air Force (USAF) has several defense-related strategic objectives, one of the organization's less combat-centered roles is providing secure transportation for the highest echelons of the US government. From colonels to cabinet officials to the President of the United States himself, the Air Force operates various VIP-configured transports. Let’s use today’s video to look at the various types of aircraft that take on this special role…
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[@Petriefied0246]

I was on an exchange with the National Guard in North Dakota and remember seeing two Learjets sitting in the hanger at the Army Aviation Centre in Bismark. I was told that they were for the personal use of the NG Commander and 2IC.

[@Pwj579]

Incorrect the VC-25As have not been in service since 1987. The US Air Force had a rigorous testing program that began with first flight in 1987. They have been carrying the US President since August 1990. (Midway through President George HW Bush administration) In fact, President Reagan and his wife never flew on the VC-25A during his term , despite having direct influence on the design for the cabin interior.

[@Van_The_Man]

Best presentation, I've ever seen, on this fleet!

[@Pwj579]

C-32A (757-200) is the best! The C-32B is a whole different breed of bird for SOCOM

[@Icelandair_B767]

Agreed! Love the 757!

[@sundragon7703]

On several occasions while planespotting at LAS, a gray US armed forces Fairchild Swearing Metroliner would touchdown. There were no obvious modifications to the craft. Just looks like the commercial version except it's gray. So, what is this?

[@pinkyissnug7427]

Would be cool if we got a Luftwaffe version of this video

[@Die-Gurke]

yes that would be cool

[@switch_lp1386]

Yes

[@MoritzvonSchweinitz]

There is no good footage of them, because they are always in the workshop because they broke down.

[@ZaphodHarkonnen]

Somewhat wrong on the call sign. If POTUS is on a navy aircraft it’s Navy One, Maines is Marine One, Army would be Army One, and civilian would be Executive One. Replace One with Two for VPOTUS.

[@bd5av8r1]

E-9s (Enlisted folks) also qualify for these VIP transports too (Usually the top enlisted person such as the Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force) I rode in the small lear as a passenger and in the 737 as a passenger.

[@Rasscasse]

Watched a vid of planes landing at Munich for the security conference few weeks ago. A few of these were there. Couple of the Gulfstreams I remember.

[@venki66]

when will the VC-25B come into service??

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

German previous Konrad Adenauer ACJ340-300 currently listed on sale

[@KanyeTheGayFish69]

So is a Qatar private 747sp and a uae private 747-400 combi

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

@@KanyeTheGayFish69 so do the former 2x JASDF 747-400.....sadly former Brunei 744 had been scrapped

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

4:47 and 5:30 is not a USAF C-40C like your discussing, but a US Marines C-40A of VMR-1. Oops.

[@ezeids]

I have seen most of these as I live near MDT where all of the planes based at Andrews come to do touch and gos

[@brookeintheair]

Saw the older aircraft at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base - National Museum of the United States Air Force

[@davee8113]

The C-21 flew into Incirlik Air Base Turkey to shuttle VIPS's from C-21 to C-17 for further travel of VIP's into Afghanistan and Iraq during Gulf War 2. This made there VIP's travel much less noticeable

[@randyburton]

Yes I see all of then

[@smoketinytom]

Just noticed the C-40 has them blue Alloys option...

[@slamtilt01]

They should replace the old learjets with Global 550s.

[@cabottaxi]

Wonder if the 757s would be replaced in time with an Airbus 321XLR ? That would get some folk jumping.

[@AFoxGuy]

No, the USAF would never use a Foreign plane

[@Therealprinceofcobh]

@@AFoxGuysorry to break it to you bozo they already do, case and point being the E-9 built by bombardier in Canada and the C-144 built by EADS now Airbus. And the army’s UH-72 Lakotas are H-145s built by airbus helicopters

[@GarrettWorcester]

@@Therealprinceofcobh (I fixed it for you, minus the odd and unnecessary name-calling 😲😆): They already do, a case in point being the E-9 built by Bombardier in Canada and the C-144 built by EADS (now Airbus); the army’s UH-72 Lakotas are H-145s built by Airbus Helicopters.

[@Therealprinceofcobh]

@@GarrettWorcester if I didn’t want to curse I wouldn’t of cursed I don’t need some self entitled puff telling me what I can and can’t say, next time you make that mistake I’m not gonna be so polite

[@eniolafolorunso1095]

​@@Therealprinceofcobh The US would not use a foreign place for VIP transport. It will likely be replaced by 787 or 737.

[@frankcessna7345]

You forgot the entire C-40A/B/C fleet of aircraft……?!

[@pesawatindonesia]

VIP Transport Aircraft

[@mrgeckoguy]

Hi

[@Jayvin_0101]

i thought the last 747 was already made... Oh wait are they gonna take it froma airlines like Korean Air or Lufthansa and can you make a video for RSAF (Republic of singapore air force)

[@johnp139]

No.

[@whatever8282828]

I don't think about them much

[@2222hornet]

Some of them are very old and maybe time for replacement

[@michaeldunham3385]

Did you actually watch the video?

[@rajaampattravel]

usaf

[@sorosaltgaming]

First

[@jantjarks7946]

Last

[@Trainmaster909]

Boeing Mentality

[@michaelmoses8745]

I think it's all quite expensive.