Why the C-17 Globemaster has such an insane short field performance for its size

The C-17’s fly-by-wire system is central to its short-field performance. Unlike traditional mechanical controls, fly-by-wire ...
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This C-17 flight pushed a 400,000-pound aircraft to the limit

This video captured one of the most aggressive mission profiles a C-17 Globemaster could fly. The aircraft performed ...
Jalopnik

Why Boeing Retired Its Iconic C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing is reportedly considering resuming production of its C-17 Globemaster III jet, discontinued in 2015. That's going to be quite a trick since the Long Beach, California factory that made the ...
The National Interest

The C-17 Could Stay a “Globemaster” for Another 50 Years

An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075, even after its NGAL successor platform comes online. The United States Air Force today operates a ...
The National Interest

Boeing Might Resume Production of the C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing may restart C-17 production amid rising demand, but high costs, lack of facilities, and uncertain ROI make resuming the line a significant logistical and financial challenge. Boeing delivered ...
The Aviationist

High Priority C-17 Flight Fuels Speculation About RAF Lakenheath Nuclear Mission

Reach 4574, a C-17 Globemaster III, flew direct from Kirtland AFB, home to the AFMC Nuclear Weapons Centre, to RAF Lakenheath with the support of KC-46 Pegasus refueling aircraft. Ever since the ...