Overview
The C-17 combines jet speed and intercontinental range with the ability to land on short, unpaved airstrips. It can carry a main battle tank. Designed by McDonnell Douglas and built by Boeing, production ended in 2015.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 53.04 m |
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| Wingspan | 51.75 m |
| Height | 16.79 m |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 128,100 kg |
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| Max. take-off weight | 265,350 kg |
| Max. payload | 77,519 kg |
Performance
| Cruise speed | 830 km/h |
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| Max. Mach | Mach 0.76 |
| Range | 4,480 km |
| Ferry range | 10,390 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 3 |
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| Seats (typical) | 102 |
| Seats (max.) | 134 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 4 |
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| Engine model | Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 |
| Thrust (each) | 180.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Aldo Bidini / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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