Boeing C-17A Globemaster III USA - US Air Force 05-5152
- Manufacturer:
- Boeing
- Type / Model:
- C-17 Globemaster III
- Registration:
- 05-5152
- Colour Scheme:
- USA - US Air Force
- Location:
- Avalon, Australia
- Photographer:
- Darren Howie
- Date Taken:
- 14/03/2009
- Image ID:
- #110585
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 5007 x 3338
- Image Description:
- Using reverse to taxi backwards the USAF C17 generates some crazy vortex activity on Runway 18 at Avalon during its display at Airshow Downunder 2009.
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Aircraft Data
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is used for rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo to main operating bases or forward bases anywhere in the world and is also capable of performing tactical airlift, medical evacuation and airdrop missions.
The C-17 can take off and land on runways as short as 3,500 feet. Primary users are the United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, Canadian Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force
| Country of Origin | First Flight | No. Built | No. In Service | Crew | Passengers |
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| United States | 1991 | 230 | 224 | 3 | 0 - 0 |
Power
| Engine Count | 4 | |
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* 3 main variants available, with 94 inch, 100 inch and 112 inch fans, that deliver increasing thrusts. Many sub-variants available within these ranges.
Dimensions
| Length | 53.04 m. 174 ft. 0 in. |
| Wing Span | 51.71 m. 169 ft. 8 in. |
| Height | 16.97 m. 55 ft. 8 in. |
| Empty Weight | 128255 kg. 282500 lbs. |
| Max Weight | 265590 kg. 585000 lbs. |
Performance
| Max Speed | 724 kph 450 mph |
| Cruise Speed | 644 kph 400 mph |
| Ceiling | 13716 m. 45000 ft. |
| Normal Range | 4074 2200 nm km. |
| Max Range | 4482 2420 nm km. |
Display data using: Metric Imperial
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