It was designed to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, and also fulfill some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. The redesigned airlifter differs from the YC-15 in that it is larger and has …

With a payload of 164,900 pounds (74,797 kilograms) and an initial cruise altitude of 28,000 feet (8,534 meters), the C-17 has an unrefueled range of approximately 2,400 nautical miles. Its cruise speed is …

Jan 7, 2015 · Interior views of the C-17’s flight deck, observation and loadmaster stations and cargo area, along with inside looks at the C-130E, EC-135E and C-141C Hanoi Taxi, were recently added …

Dec 2, 2024 · The cockpit of the C-17 is a complex but user-friendly environment designed to support the aircraft’s diverse missions. It accommodates two pilots and an additional loadmaster, …

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.

Aug 28, 2024 · The BOEING C-17 Globemaster 3 Cockpit is the nerve center of this powerful and versatile military transport aircraft, designed to perform a wide range of missions, including strategic …

Aug 8, 2025 · The C-17 cockpit is also a product of its era: fully digital, fly-by-wire, and designed for a smaller crew, just three people (pilot, co-pilot, and loadmaster).

Apr 1, 2025 · Explore the C-17 Globemaster III cockpit, featuring advanced avionics, flight controls, and navigation systems, highlighting its exceptional cargo capabilities and military transport operations …

Apr 24, 2023 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Tactical / Strategic Military Transport Aircraft including pictures.

Oct 8, 2025 · It is the only aircraft able to directly deliver or airdrop outsize cargo into a tactical environment, and it is the first military transport to feature fully digital, fly-by-wire control.