Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
The C-17 is a long-range, heavy-lift transport aircraft powered by four 40,440-lb.-thrust Pratt & Whitney F117-100 turbofans. First flight took place in 1991. The C-17 can carry outsized military payloads such as the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and the M1 Abrams main battle tank. Through 2011...
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