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C-17 Globemaster III

Overview

C-17 A high-wing, 4-engine, T-tailed military-transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world day or night. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions. It has delivered cargo in every worldwide operation since the 1990s.

Capabilities and Functionality

The C-17's ability to fly long distances and land in remote airfields in rough, land-locked regions make it a premier transporter for military, humanitarian and peacekeeping missions. It can:

Flight and Avionics

The C-17s have set 33 world aviation records -- more than any other airlifter in history. It accomplished the longest paratrooper airdrop mission in history and received numerous awards, including the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which was presented to The Boeing Company by President Bill Clinton.

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