VC-140 Jet Star

(Photo: USAF Museum)

This Lockheed Model 1329 (USAF designation VC-140) carried Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan and was referred to as "Air Force One" whenever the President was aboard.

 
SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 54 ft. 11 in.
Length: 60 ft. 5 in.
Height: 20 ft. 5 in.
Weight: 41,000 lbs. max.
Armament: None
Engines: Four Pratt & Whitney J-60 turbojets
3,000 lbs. thrust each
Crew: Four (plus eight passengers)
Cost: $1,771,000

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 598 mph.
Cruising speed: 520 mph.
Range: 2,200 miles
Service Ceiling: 45,000 ft.