Aircraft Comparisons

If you’ve spent any time around military airlift, you’ve probably heard people compare the C-5, C-17, and C-130. They’re all cargo planes, right? Just pick...

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Airbus A400M Atlas represent two philosophies in modern military airlift. While the C-17 has proven itself as the backbone...

In Air Mobility Command, two aircraft dominate the tactical airlift conversation: the C-130 Hercules and the C-17 Globemaster III. Pilots often transition between them—sometimes voluntarily,...