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04 May 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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Aircraft

C-17 Globemaster III C17

U.S. Air Force military grey

Airline

United States Air Force / Military

Manufacturer

Gear

iPhone15 Pro

Achievements

Cargo King, Vintage Voyager, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Military Maverick

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Location

OKC Will Rogers World Airport

OKC/KOKC

35.3934, -97.5983

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OKC Will Rogers World Airport OKC

Insights

Aviation History

The C-17 is the primary strategic/tactical airlifter for the United States Air Force and several allied nations; it played a major role in global military and humanitarian missions since 1991.

Fleet Rarity

Still in active production until 2015, about 279 built; rare compared to commercial jets but common for military heavy airlift.

Record Flights

Has performed numerous record flights in military logistics, airborne drops, and ultra-heavy short-runway operations.

Safety & Events

Famously involved in numerous Afghan evacuation sorties and multiple humanitarian missions around the world.

Future Outlook

Active in military service, likely to remain operational beyond 2040.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100

Engine

51.75 m

Wingspan

53 m

Length

4,482 km (with max payload), up to 10,390 km (ferry range)

Range

830 km/h

Speed

102 paratroopers or 77,519 kg cargo

Capacity

265,352 kg

MTOW

16.8 m

Height

4 × 40,440 lbf (180 kN) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (specific dB varies by phase)

Noise