The McDonnell Douglas / Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) between the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas.

Dec 13, 2022 · Using the C-17 as a tanker is gaining traction in larger training exercises. In October, the 62nd Airlift Wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, put its own resources to the test to...

The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

Apr 26, 2024 · The Airlift Tanker Open Mission Systems equipment is in use during an ATOMS demonstration on a C-17 Globemaster III April 24, 2024, on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The ATOMS program is a part of Gen. Mike Minihan’s, AMC commander, 25x25 initiative to connect 25% of the mobility fleet by 2025.

Sep 8, 2023 · Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a long-range strategic cargo aircraft, capable of rapid delivery of troops. Learn about its variants, technical specs, and price.

Mar 26, 2025 · The U.S. military uses both the C-5 Galaxy aircraft, which was first manufactured in the late 1960s, and the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, which was first manufactured in the early 1990s.

Long range heavy cargo transporter. In service since 1992. Designed to replace the LOCKHEED C-141. KC-17 tanker to replace USAF KC-135.

A high-wing, four-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. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions.

The C-17 can carry virtually all of the Army's air-transportable, outsized combat equipment. The C-17 is also able to airdrop paratroopers and cargo.

3 days ago · The U.S. Dept. of Defense issued $2.45 billion to Boeing Defense, Space and Security for support and sustainment services on the U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III program. The award is a modification to a contract originally granted to Boeing in 2021, and brings the current cumulative value of the contract to $5.14 billion.