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C-17
Globemaster III (United States) The C-17 is a tactical heavy-transport aircraft which is developed by the American company Boeing. |
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The
Globemaster was developed by the more need of heavy transport and the
new vehicles in the US Forces which are mostly more heavier. It's the
newest transport aircraft in the USAF and is very useful for peacekeeping
operations and humanitary missions. The C-17's are in service with the
Air Mobility Command from Charleston AFB, S.C. and operate by 437th Airlift
Wing and the 315th Airlift Wing. The last wing is part of the US National
Reserve.
The C-17 is very usefull to support troops at the frontline and can land on Forward Air bases. Because of this it can quick bring protection when needed. The C-17 can quickly transport large numbers of troops and all types of cargo worldwide. The Globemaster has a length of 53.04 meters. The crew contains a pilot, co-pilot and a loadmaster. Specifications General
Cargo
Passenger transport
Cockpit
Wings
Winglets
Horizontal stabilisers
Main landing gear
Nose landing gear
Users THe C-17 is in service with the Air Forces of the United States (1), the United-Kingdom (2), Australia (3), Canada (4), and Qatar (5). 1. United States 2. United-Kingdom The British Air Force (Royal Air Force) has 4 C-17A airplanes leased from the manufacturer for 7 years with a option for 9 years more. These airplanes where a solution to fill the requirment of the British Air Force to have a Strategic Airlift capcity. The planes are mainly used for transport to forward bases. 3. Australia After the United-Kingdom, the Australian Air Force (RAAF) is the second export country which purchased the C-17A Globemaster III. The RAAF will get 3 C-17s with an option of one more. The first will be delivered at the eind of 2006. All aircraft will be stationed with the 36e squadron on Richmond AFB. The C-17 causes a large increase of the currect airlift capacity. One in service, the Air Force will be able to self-deploy their helicopters (like the UH-60 Back hawk) and tanks (like the M1 Abrams) for missions worldwide. They are a aaddition of the current C-130H Hercules airplanes. Besides the purchasement of the 3 (4) globemaster, also 2 reserve F117-PW-100 engines, 4 AN/AAQ-24V infra-red countermeasuring systems and 15 AN/ASV-9 night vision goggles have been ordered. 4. Canada The air part of the Canadian armed forces has 4 C-17's on order. The first of these was delivered on August 10th, 2007 to the Canadian Air Force. 5. Qatar The air force of Qater has ordered 2 C-17 Globemasters in July 2008. These aircraft will be delivered in summer 2009. United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III
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