Learjet 35

C-21

Mission

The C-21 is a twin turbofan-engine aircraft used for cargo and
passenger airlift.

The aircraft is the military version of the Lear Jet
35A business jet.

In addition to providing cargo and passenger airlift,
the aircraft is capable of transporting one litter or five ambulatory
patients during aeromedical evacuations.

Features

The turbofan engines are pod-mounted on the sides of the rear fuselage.

The swept-back wings have hydraulically actuated single-slotted flaps.
The aircraft has a retractable tricycle landing gear, single steerable
nose gear and multiple-disc hydraulic brakes.

The C-21 can carry eight passengers and 42 cubic feet (1.26 cubic
meters) of cargo.

The fuel capacity of the C-21 is 931 gallons (3,537.8
liters) with refueling accomplished at ground level through each wingtip
tank.

The safety and operational capabilities of the C-21 are increased
by the autopilot, color weather radar and tactical air navigation
system, as well as high frequency, very high frequency and ultra high
frequency radios.

The aircraft has a crew of two and may be flown from either cockpit
seat.

It is equipped with an automatic navigation system to enhance crew
efficiency.

Four cathode ray tubes display essential information to the
pilots.