Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

27 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

A Qatar Emiri Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III on display at an airshow, drawing a crowd with its impressive size and rare livery.

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Aircraft

C-17 Globemaster III C17

Qatar Emiri Air Force

MAB

Registration

Airline

Qatar Emiri Air Force

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Score: 68.0

Large Qatar C-17 catches the eye, but dull overcast and crowded apron detract from impact.

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Aviation History

The C-17 Globemaster III is a key strategic/tactical military transport used widely by air forces worldwide, including the Qatar Emiri Air Force.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 300 C-17s built; only a handful in Qatar\'s small C-17 fleet, making them rare in that livery.

Record Flights

C-17s have supported long-range humanitarian and military missions, including nonstop intercontinental flights with aerial refueling.

Safety & Events

Qatar’s C-17s have seen use in international humanitarian and cargo airlift efforts.

Future Outlook

Active, will likely remain in service for decades due to strategic utility.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100

Engine

51.75 m

Wingspan

53.04 m

Length

4,482 km (full payload)

Range

830 km/h

Speed

77,519 kg cargo or 102 paratroops

Capacity

265,350 kg

MTOW

16.79 m

Height

4 x 179 kN (40,440 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliance, ~94-100 dB (varies by phase of flight)

Noise