Aircraft military aircraft m1 abrams boeing c 17 globemaster iii military soldier. The boeing c 17 globemaster iii is a large military transport aircraft. Boeings c 17 globemaster iii. View c 17 photos technical specs milestones feature stories and more. Air force and six international customers.
For complete data and a forecast outlook please view our military aircraft forecast. The c 17 globemaster iii is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The massive long haul military transport aircraft tackles distance destination and heavy oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions. The royal australian air force raaf operates eight boeing c 17 globemaster iii large transport aircraft.
It was developed for the united states air force usaf from the 1980s to the early 1990s by mcdonnell douglas. Capable of lugging 80 tonsthree m2 bradley ifvsof oversized cargo and setting down on short unpaved runways a world away the globemaster has truly earned its title. One engine was disabled and the aircraft returned for a safe landing. The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop.
C 17 globemaster iii pocket guide boeing ids major deliveries notable incidents edit. Boeing c 17 globemaster iii tactical strategic military transport aircraft the mammoth boeing c 17 globemaster iii airlifter was introduced in 1995 and still sees considerable service with american forces and a few others worldwide. The c 17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. About the c 17 globemaster iii.
Four c 17s were ordered in mid 2006 to improve the ability of the australian defence force adf to operate outside australia and its region. The c 17 carries forward the name of two previous piston engined military cargo aircraft the douglas c 74 globemaster and the douglas c 124 globemaster ii. The boeing c17 globemaster iii is a wide body military transport aircraft in service with the us. The boeing c 17 globemaster iii is not a run of the mill cargo hauler.