MilitaryC-17
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft designed to perform strategic and tactical airlift missions. It is capable of rapid deployment of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases, including operating from short, unpaved runways.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| Introduced | 1995 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 830 km/h |
| Range | 4,400 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 265.35 t |
History
Developed by Boeing in the United States, it entered service in 1995 and has been widely used in various global operations.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 219 | confirmed |
| India | Heavy | confirmed |
| United Kingdom | 8 | confirmed |
| Australia | 8 | confirmed |
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