C-17 Aircraft

Official C-17 capacity figures for maximum payload, pallet positions, troops, patients, cargo-compartment dimensions and mission planning.

Tour the C-17 interior using official dimensions and configurations for the cargo hold, ramp, troops, patients, loadmaster station and cockpit.

Let’s talk about money. Specifically, how C-17 pilots transition from military service to six-figure civilian careers. Because here’s the reality: while military pilot pay is...

Current C-17 fleet statistics for the U.S. Air Force, seven international air forces and the multinational Strategic Airlift Capability.

The 222 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in the U.S. inventory are scattered across the country at Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve...

When disaster strikes—earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, or humanitarian crises—the C-17 is often among the first aircraft on scene. The same capabilities that make it a formidable...

Every C-17 Globemaster III ever built has a story. This comprehensive database tracks all 279 aircraft manufactured between 1991 and 2015, including serial numbers, manufacturer...

The numbers that define C-17 performance seem almost impossible: a 585,000-pound aircraft that can take off in 2,400 feet, land in less than 3,000 feet,...

Loading a C-17 to its maximum 585,000-pound takeoff weight is part science, part art, and entirely critical. Get the math wrong, and you might end...

The C-17’s landing gear is unlike anything else in military aviation. Those massive struts and 24 tires aren’t just built to support 585,000 pounds—they’re engineered...