Boeing C-17 Globemaster
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft. It was developed for the United States Air Force…
Read onLast update at 04 · 11 · by milo
‧‧‧ One of 416The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft.
It was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries forward the name of two previous piston-engined military cargo aircraft, the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II.
The C-17 commonly performs tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world; additional roles include medical evacuation and airdrop duties. It was designed to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, and also fulfill some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, freeing the C-5 fleet for outsize cargo.
Aircraft
USS Akron (ZRS-4)
The USS Akron (ZRS-4) airship’s skeleton was built of the new lightweight alloy duralumin 17-SRT. The frame introduced several novel…
Read on