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!!!!!
Specifications
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