The McDonnell Douglas / Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) during the 1980s and the early 1990s by …

The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force and is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or …

11 hours ago · 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.

Aug 8, 2025 · What made the C-17 transport plane stand out from the start was its ability to blend strategic range with tactical flexibility. It’s widely regarded as a kind of “hybrid” airlifter, capable …

Nov 21, 2025 · Some C-17s could be 80 years old by the time the full transition to a new Next Generation Airlift aircraft is complete.

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.

Apr 19, 2025 · The C-17 was developed in response to the U.S. Air Force’s need for an advanced airlifter that could perform both strategic and tactical missions. It officially entered service in …

4 days ago · The Air Force aims to keep its aging C-5 and C-17 airlifters flying years longer than planned as it awaits a next-gen replacement, officials said in recently released documents. …

Oct 8, 2025 · C-17 is a heavy-lift, strategic transport capable of direct tactical delivery of all classes of military cargo. It is the U.S. military’s core airlift asset, capable of operating on …

6 days ago · US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III (wallycacsabre) The NGAL is expected to achieve initial operational capability in 2041, with the schedule anticipating the acquisition of …