C-17 family

GPTKB entity

Properties (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft fixed-wing aircraft
multi-role aircraft
53.0 m
51.8 m
16.8 ft
C-17A, C-17B
military cargo aircraft
over 200,000 lb
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:avionics modern digital
gptkbp:crew 3
extensive simulator training required
gptkbp:deployedTo global reach
gptkbp:design gptkb:McDonnell_Douglas
high-wing design
gptkbp:engine 4
gptkbp:engineType turbofan
gptkbp:environmentalImpact considered in design
gptkbp:firstFlight 1991
gptkbp:fuelCapacity 50,000 lb
gptkbp:height 16.8 ft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label C-17 family
gptkbp:internationalCooperation deployed worldwide
gptkbp:internationalRelations several allied nations
gptkbp:landingGear tricycle type
gptkbp:length 53.0 m
gptkbp:maintenance requires extensive maintenance
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:maximumDepth 170,900 lb
gptkbp:maxSpeed 450 knots
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight 265,000 lb
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:notableFeature short takeoff and landing capability
gptkbp:numberBuilt over 280
gptkbp:operationalRange intercontinental
gptkbp:operationalStatus high
gptkbp:passenger_traffic 12 ft
drive-on/drive-off capability
18 ft
88 ft
gptkbp:passengerCapacity rear ramp
18 pallets
can operate in austere environments
gptkbp:primaryUser gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:productionStartYear 1993
gptkbp:productionYears present
gptkbp:range 2,400 nautical miles
gptkbp:retirementYear not yet retired
gptkbp:role strategic airlift
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally positive
gptkbp:serviceHistory used in various military operations
gptkbp:services 1995
gptkbp:successor none yet
gptkbp:supportRole humanitarian missions
gptkbp:training requires specialized training
gptkbp:wingArea 3,500 ft²
gptkbp:wingspan 51.8 m