Boeing 737-500 FAE-640
Type: transport
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
First Deployed: 2001
Overview
The Ecuadorian Air Force operates a Boeing 737-500 (FAE-640) as a VIP/government transport aircraft for senior government officials, military commanders, and diplomatic missions. The aircraft was converted from commercial airline configuration to a government transport with VIP interior appointments. It supplements the C-130 fleet for executive transport requiring jet speed and range.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2 pilots + cabin crew |
|---|---|
| range | 4,400 km |
| engine | 2× CFM International CFM56-3 turbofan |
| length | 30.5 m |
| ceiling | 37,000 ft |
| capacity | VIP transport configuration (12-24 pax) |
| wingspan | 28.9 m |
| max_speed | 800 km/h |
Operators
- Ecuador
- Venezuela
- Mexico
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