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Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
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13th June 2023
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433029
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Aircraft Data
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is used for rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo to main operating bases or forward bases anywhere in the world and is also capable of performing tactical airlift, medical evacuation and airdrop missions.The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet. Primary users are the United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, Canadian Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force
Country of origin | First flight | No. built | No. in service | Crew | Passengers |
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United States | 1991 | 230 | 224 | 3 | n/a |
Power
4 x Pratt & Whitney PW2000 (41700 lbf) turbofan engines.
Dimensions
Length | 174 ft. 0 in. |
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Wing Span | 169 ft. 8 in. |
Height | 55 ft. 8 in. |
Empty Weight | 282,500 lbs. |
Max Weight | 585,000 lbs. |
Performance
Max Speed | 450 kts |
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Cruise Speed | 400 kts |
Ceiling | 45,000 ft. |
Normal Range | 2,200nm |
Max Range | 2,420nm |
Updated 4th June 2011
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