Cargo

C-17 Globemaster III

McDonnell Douglas · USA

The C-17 changed military logistics by being able to carry a main battle tank (M1 Abrams) directly into a small, unpaved dirt airfield. It combines the massive capacity of strategic airlifters with the landing capabilities of tactical transports.

Technical Specifications

First Flight	1990
Max Speed	830 km/h
Range	4,482 km
Ceiling	13,716 m
Engines	4x Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofans

Armament & Payload

None.

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