Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

TonyLTX 🇮🇹

01 Jan 2026 · © TonyLTX

This is a military strategic airlifter, not commonly photographed in civilian airports. The yellow tail of a DHL airliner is also visible in the foreground.

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JordanWalker · 01 Jan 2026

Wow! Only ever seen this in the drab AF great

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Aircraft

C-17 Globemaster III C17

Kuwait Air Force

KAF 342

Registration

Airline

Kuwait Air Force

Manufacturer

Boeing

Insights

Aviation History

The C-17 is a major modern strategic/tactical airlifter used by several air forces. Kuwait is among the few Middle Eastern countries to operate it.

Fleet Rarity

Only 279 built; Kuwait operates just 2 C-17s, making this a rare sight.

Record Flights

Has performed numerous major humanitarian missions and long-range strategic airlift flights worldwide.

Safety & Events

C-17s have been used in multiple high-visibility evacuations and urgent airlift situations; no major incidents reported for this specific airframe.

Future Outlook

Active service, likely to continue for years due to strategic value and lack of direct replacement.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100

Engine

51.75 meters

Wingspan

53.04 meters

Length

4,482 kilometers

Range

830 kilometers per hour

Speed

Up to 77,500 kilograms cargo or 102 troops

Capacity

265,352 kilograms

MTOW

16.79 meters

Height

4 x 180 kN (40,400 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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