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 ...
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Is A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Bigger Than A C-5M Super Galaxy?

To get straight to the point, theLockheed C-5M Galaxy is the bigger of the two premier jet transports in the United States Air Force. It’s not only bigger than its fellow heavyweight, theBoeing C-17 ...

The Royal Air Force’s Top 7 Active Aircraft

From stealth fighters to multi-role marvels, these are the 7 aircraft keeping the Royal Air Force at the top of its game.
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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 ...
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The Air Force’s Next Cargo Plane Could Be a ‘Flying Aircraft Carrier’—Sort Of

Although the WindRunner is still in the developmental stage, Radia has aimed for the heavy lifter to make its maiden flight by the end of the decade. Aerospace startup Radia announced at last week’s ...