Boeing C-17 Globemaster Iii (1.5:1) Apr 2026

: The C-17 can carry up to 170,900 pounds of cargo, accommodating 102 paratroopers, 36 litter patients, or heavy equipment like a CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

Although production ended in 2015 with 279 units built, Boeing continues to modernize the fleet. In February 2026, a new contract was announced to equip the aircraft with a modernized flight deck using modular open systems architecture (MOSA), ensuring the C-17 remains mission-ready for decades to come. Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (1.5:1)

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a premier high-wing, four-engine strategic transport aircraft designed to bridge the gap between massive long-range haulers and tactical short-field airlifters. Developed to deliver troops and oversized cargo—including M1 Abrams tanks—directly to austere or forward operating bases, it has become the backbone of global air mobility for nine nations, including the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Air Force . Key Capabilities and Features : The C-17 can carry up to 170,900

: Powered by four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofan engines, each producing over 40,000 lbs of thrust. These engines utilize thrust reversers that direct airflow upward and forward, allowing the aircraft to "back up" on slopes and avoid ingesting dust. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a premier

: It is uniquely capable of landing on runways as short as 3,500 feet and as narrow as 90 feet, even on unpaved surfaces.