C-17 Globemaster 3

Data

Model: C17
ICAO: C17
Manufacturer: Boeing
Introduced: 17 January 1995
Status: In service
Wingspan: 169.8 ft (51.75 m)
Max Take-off Weight: 585,000 lb (265,350 kg)
Cruise speed: Mach 0.74 (450 knots, 515 mph (829 km/h))
Range: 2,420 nmi (2,785 mi (4,482 km)) ; 5,610 nmi (10,390 km) with paratroopers
Ceiling: 45,000 ft (13,716 m)
Engines: 4 x 185 kN P&W F117-PW-100 (PW2040) turbofans.
Cockpit crew: 3
ICAO Mass Group: 4
Approach Group: B
Wake Turbulence Group: H
Type code: L4J

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Overview

Long range heavy cargo transporter. In service since 1992. Designed to replace the LOCKHEED C-141. KC-17 tanker to replace USAF KC-135.

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