C-17 Aircraft

C-17 Aircraft

How C-17 Crews Deliver 100 Tons of Hope After Disasters

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...

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C-17 Fleet Database Every Globemaster III by Serial Number

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The $1.68 Billion Deal That Keeps 8 Countries C-17 Fleets Flying

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Flying 250 Feet Above Ground in Total Darkness

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How C-17 Pilots Navigate Through the Worlds Worst Weather

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How the C-17 Takes Off in Just 2,400 Feet

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How C-17 Loadmasters Fit 585,000 Pounds in One Aircraft

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...

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What Happens When a C-17 Loses an Engine at Max Weight

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The Small C-17 Engine That Makes Every Mission Possible

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Why the C-17 Can Land on Dirt When No Other Heavy Lifter Can

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...