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C-17

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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 strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world; additional roles include tactical airlift, medical evacuation and airdrop duties. As always Download, Comment, and, Rate!! THANK YOU!!!!!

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 55.5ft (16.9m)
  • Length 58.1ft (17.7m)
  • Height 17.9ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight 24,950lbs (11,317kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,799lbs (14,423kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.544
  • Wing Loading 44.8lbs/ft2 (219.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 709.1ft2 (65.9m2)
  • Drag Points 8679

Parts

  • Number of Parts 369
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 880