Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

Lucas McLerie 🇦🇺

12 Apr 2026 · © Hellcat007

Spotted flying over my location at the time. Was very low as I was near the RAAF base.

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Aircraft

C-17 Globemaster III C17

Military grey (USAF, generic)

Airline

Royal Australian Air Force

ASY

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Insights

Aviation History

Primary strategic/tactical airlifter for U.S. Air Force and allies since 1990s; only ~275 built.

Fleet Rarity

One of ~274 built; rare compared to commercial jets but common for type.

Record Flights

Supports long-range deployments; notable for Afghanistan evacuation missions.

Safety & Events

C-17s involved in humanitarian operations, high-profile airlifts, some minor runway overrun incidents; notably featured in Kabul evacuation, August 2021.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in military service into the 2030s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100

Engine

51.75 m

Wingspan

53.04 m

Length

4,482 km (with max payload)

Range

830 km/h

Speed

134 troops, or 77,519 kg cargo

Capacity

265,352 kg

MTOW

16.79 m

Height

4 × 40,440 lbf (180 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3

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