Tag: C-17
US Air Force fine-tuning aerodynamics on mobility fleet for fuel savings
After years of research and testing, the C-17 is getting microvanes for improved airflow.
US clears $1.1B in C-17, F-16 sustainment deals for UAE, Belgium
The US State Department has approved over $1 billion worth of potential sustainment support deals for the upkeep of United Arab Emirates...
US clears missile defense upgrades for Australia’s airlift fleet
The US State Department has approved the sale of equipment to Australia necessary for the upgrade of missile defense systems aboard its...
UK invests £628M in C-17 and Chinook upgrades, Typhoon training systems
The Royal Air Force fleets of C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft and CH-47 Chinook helicopters are getting capability upgrades through contracts worth almost...
C-17 to serve as magnetic navigation research testbed
A team of US Air Force scientists have settled on the C-17 Globemaster III as the most suitable platform to support research...
US evacuates 800 people from Kabul in single C-17 cargo jet...
Ok how many people do you think are on your jet… 800 people on your jet? Holy f-, holy cow… ok.
US Air Force completes another arsenal plane concept test
A palletized munitions capability could enable various airlift aircraft to employ a range of weapons.
