Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

05 Jan 2026 · © Unknown

The visible aircraft (0107, 437th Airlift Wing) is based out of Charleston AFB, South Carolina. Flags representing the unit and USAF are visible atop the cockpit.

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Sebbe · 05 Jan 2026

What a Giant 😵

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Aircraft

C-17 Globemaster III C17

United States Air Force (USAF)

0107

Registration

Airline

United States Air Force

RCH (for "Reach", military call sign)

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The C-17 Globemaster III is the USAF's primary heavy-lift transport, with a unique tactical/strategic role and exceptional short-field performance.

Fleet Rarity

Manufactured in moderate numbers for a military transport (279 built, only ~275 in operation worldwide), relatively rare outside airshows and USAF bases.

Record Flights

Used for rapid global mobility missions, including critical Afghanistan evacuations and disaster relief worldwide.

Safety & Events

The C-17 has participated in many high-profile missions, including large-scale evacuations and humanitarian operations.

Future Outlook

Still flying, production ended in 2015; expected to remain in service with USAF and allied air forces for years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 (military version of PW2040)

Engine

51.75 m

Wingspan

53.04 m

Length

4,482 km (fully loaded)

Range

830 km/h

Speed

77,519 kg (cargo) or up to 102 troops

Capacity

265,350 kg

MTOW

16.79 m

Height

4 x 40,440 lbf (180 kN) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3-compliant (military, typically not rated in dB)

Noise

None. The C-17 in the background demonstrates the aircraft's popularity at major aviation events.