The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to …

The McDonnell Douglas / Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) during the 1980s and the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas.

Proven across every major operation since the 1990s, the C-17 combines long-range haul capability with short-field performance, oversized payload handling and aerial refueling to support tactical airlift, …

21 hours ago · The C-17 Globemaster III was born out of a very specific problem the US Air Force faced in the late Cold War era. By the early 1980s, it was clear that the existing airlift fleet was split into two …

The C-17 Globemaster serves as the U.S. Air Force’s primary strategic lift aircraft for global transport of troops and equipment.

Dec 8, 2024 · Developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of Boeing, the aircraft is designed for rapid strategic airlift. It can transport troops and cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases. …

4 days ago · A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed with collapsed nose gear at Charleston International Airport. The incident resulted in a temporary overnight closure of one runway but …

C-17 is a heavy-lift, strategic transport capable of direct tactical delivery of all classes of military cargo. It is the U.S. military’s core airlift asset, capable of operating on small, austere airfields (3,500 ft by 90 …

4 days ago · Military plane landed at Charleston International Airport on Dec. 18 after the craft’s nose landing gear collapsed. No injuries reported.

The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to …