C17 globemaster iii andrew smithey ryan wagner brady white image from. Four c17s were ordered in mid2006 to improve the ability of the australian defence force adf to operate outside australia and its region. Download boeing c 17 globemaster iii plans at aerofred model airplanes plans. The boeing c17 globemaster iii, manufactured in the united states, is a fourengine, ttailed cargo aircraft with a rearloading ramp.
The c17 commonly performs strategic airlift missions. The c17 is the newest airlift aircraft to enter the air forces inventory. Boeing c17 globemaster iii images gallery detailing the tactical strategic military transport aircraft below are images of the boeing c17 globemaster iii tactical strategic military transport aircraft. The flexible mcdonnell douglas and then boeing airplane carries out strategic airlift, tactical airlift, combat airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation duties. Strategic airlift is the use of military transport aircraft to transport materiel, weaponry, or personnel over long distances. C17 globemaster iii lg199805498hq front photo courtesy of the boeing company aeronautical concepts conceived at nasa over the last four decades are being incorporated into the militarys newest jet transport the boeing previously mcdonnell douglas c. The aircraft entered service between november 2006 and january 2008, the second pair being delivered ahead of schedule.
The c17 globemaster iii, usafs newest airlifter, joined the active fleet in 1993 and soon went into nearconstant operational use. Mcdonnell douglas and then boeing airplane carries out strategic airlift, tactical airlift, combat airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation duties. The mcdonnell douglas boeing c17 globemaster iii is a large military transport aircraft. Active duty and south carolina air national guard airmen from the 169th fighter wing at mcentire joint national guard base, s. Boeing 757 c17 uses 4 of these engines certified at 40,400 lb of thrust apiece. It was developed for the united states air force usaf from the 1980s to the early 1990s by mcdonnell douglas.
The c17 globemaster iii is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The aircraft fleet of strategic airlift capability heavy airlift wing consists of three boeing c17 globemaster iii longrange cargo jets. Boeing c17 globemaster iii strategic airlift capability sac. Boeing c17 globemaster iii in australian service wikipedia. A c17 globemaster iii assigned to the 418th flight test squadron airlaunched a ballistic missile target over the pacific ocean. The c17 is operated by the united states air force, the british royal air force, the royal australian air force, and the canadian forces, while nato and. Lockheed martin concludes contract to manufacture f16s for bulgaria april 6. Mach number of flow around c17 airfoil during cruise. Globemaster iii, acquiring the c17 air mobility command. This is an update for fsx of the c17 by mike stone. This aircraft is the newest heavy transport aircraft in the us air force and has been in active service since 1993. Virtavia c17a globemaster iii dtg steam edition manual version 1. Download boeingc17globemasteriii plans at aerofred model airplanes plans. Boeing and c17 globemaster iii are trademarks of the boeing company.
C17 aircraft program introduction background the air forces c17 globemaster iii is a longrange cargotransport aircraft manufactured by boeing since its acquisition of mcdonnell douglas in 1997. The boeing c17 globemaster iii is a large military transport aircraft. The author has updated the flight dynamics, added a cargo door gauge, trim gauge, and a speed brake gauge to the panel. Its still worthwhile to look at some older addons, especially ones that the publisher continues to update, such as the c17a globemaster iii for fsx from virtavia. The story of a legendary boeing b17f flying fortress april 6, 2020 0. Globemaster iii acquiring the c17 betty raab kennedy air mobility command office of history scott air force base, illinois 2004. Pdf download boeing c17 globemaster iii warbird tech vol. This is a basic surface design of the aircraft with engines. The aircraft carries on the name of two previous united states military cargo aircraft, the c74 globemaster and the c124 globemaster ii. The boeing facility in san antonio, texas has upgraded and delivered nearly 1,000 planes to customers around the world. The mcdonnell douglasboeing c17 globemaster iii is a large military transport aircraft. Media in category boeing c17 globemaster iii the following 200 files are in this category, out of 1,352 total.
The c17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The c17 carries the name of two previous pistonengined military cargo aircraft, the douglas c74 globemaster and the douglas c124 globemaster ii. The c17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or. I have added pw2000 engines, just a basic mockup, not a complete design. Those aircraft include the c17 globemaster iii fleet. The c17 was developed for the united states air force from the 1980s to the early 1990s by mcdonnell douglas.
See more ideas about air force, c 17 globemaster iii and us air force. The c17 was designed for stol capabilities and can takeoff and land in distances as short as 3,500 ft. Click through the available thumbnails to enlarge the images. C17 globemaster iii national aeronautics and space. Division, long beach, california, usa in 1997, became the boeing co. C 17 for fsx, steam edition and p3d fs2004 version also available a highwing, 4engine, ttailed militarytransport aircraft, the multiservice c 17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day or night. The boeing formerly mcdonnell douglas c17 globemaster iii is a large american airlifter manufactured by boeing integrated defense systems. The three c17 aircraft operated by the strategic airlift capability heavy airlift wing are based in the hungarian defence forces papa air base. Air forces newest, most versatile cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The royal australian air force raaf operates eight boeing c17 globemaster iii large transport aircraft. Entering service in 1993, the c17 globemaster iii is the u. C17 for fsx, steam edition and p3d fs2004 version also available a highwing, 4engine, ttailed militarytransport aircraft, the multiservice c17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day or night. The aircraft produced by ms boeing of usa is a long range heavy transport aircraft. The air forces c17 globemaster iii is a longrange cargotransport aircraft manufactured by boeing since its acquisition of mcdonnell douglas.
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