McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) C-17A Globemaster 111  

The C-17A Globemaster 111 is a strategic military transport in service with the USAF since January 1995. It has the ability to operate from short airstrips. Currently 168 are in service with the USAF, 6 with the RAF, 4 with the RAAF and 4 have been ordered by the Canadian Armed Forces. NATO issued a Letter of Intent for 17 examples in 2007 to be part of a NATO strategic airlift capability.

55142                        c/n                              USA

102 seat military transport first flown in 1991

Engine: 4X 40,400lb.s.t(179.7kN) P&W PW2040                                                                          Length: 174'0"(53.03m)                                                                                     Height: 55'1"(16.79m)Wingspan: 169'10"(51.76m)                                                                                          No.built: 182+ Range: 6,250miles(10,000km)                                                          Cruising speed: 560mph(901kmh)Empty weight: lb(kg)                                                   Maximum take-off weight: 585,000lb(265,306kg)                            

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