C-17 Aircraft

C-17 Aircraft

How C-17 Pilots Navigate Through the Worlds Worst Weather

C-17 Aircraft

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

C-17 Aircraft

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...

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How the C-17 Carries 35,546 Gallons of Fuel Across Oceans

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Why the C-17 Runs on 270 Volts DC (And What That Means for Pilots)

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Inside the C-17s 3,000 PSI Hydraulic System

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How 4 Crew Members Fly a 585,000-Pound Aircraft

The C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most advanced fly-by-wire aircraft ever built, and understanding its flight control system reveals why just four crew...