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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

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The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft. It was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. 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 C-17 commonly performs tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world; additional roles include medical evacuation and airdrop duties. It was designed to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, and also fulfill some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, freeing the C-5 fleet for outsize cargo.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 85.9ft (26.2m)
  • Length 82.0ft (25.0m)
  • Height 23.8ft (7.3m)
  • Empty Weight 38,562lbs (17,491kg)
  • Loaded Weight 105,165lbs (47,702kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.564
  • Wing Loading 107.7lbs/ft2 (526.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 976.1ft2 (90.7m2)
  • Drag Points 29101

Parts

  • Number of Parts 58
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 502