Globemaster III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft_configuration T-tail configuration
gptkbp:aircraft_operated large military transport aircraft
significant impact on military logistics
gptkbp:aircraft_role multi-role airlift
gptkbp:aircraft_type fixed-wing aircraft
gptkbp:avionics advanced avionics suite
gptkbp:cargo_capacity 36 pallets
gptkbp:cargo_types drive-on/drive-off capability
rear ramp door
gptkbp:crew gptkb:3
gptkbp:defense_mechanism self-defense systems available
gptkbp:design high-wing, four-engine jet
gptkbp:design_features large cargo hold
gptkbp:engine_type turbofan
gptkbp:first_delivery July 1993
gptkbp:first_flight April 1991
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 11,000 gallons
gptkbp:height 58 feet 6 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Globemaster III
gptkbp:landing_gear tricycle landing gear
gptkbp:length 175 feet 1 inch
gptkbp:maintenance requires specialized maintenance facilities
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:max_speed 450 knots
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 585,000 pounds
gptkbp:military_service 1993-present
gptkbp:mission humanitarian and disaster relief missions
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:C-17_Globemaster_III
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:4
gptkbp:operational_cost high operational cost
gptkbp:operational_range 2,400 miles with maximum payload
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1993
can operate from short and unpaved airstrips
gptkbp:payload_capacity 170,900 pounds
gptkbp:primary_mission airlift of troops and cargo
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:produces over 280 units
gptkbp:range 2,400 nautical miles
gptkbp:reach capable of intercontinental missions
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:C-17_family
gptkbp:role strategic airlift
gptkbp:safety_record generally good safety record
gptkbp:service_ceiling 45,000 feet
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_LM-100_J
gptkbp:training_programs used for aircrew training
gptkbp:user_countries several allied nations operate variants
gptkbp:variant C-17 A, C-17 B
gptkbp:wing_configuration swept wing
gptkbp:wingspan 168 feet 7 inches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:C-17
gptkb:CC-177_Globemaster_III
gptkb:Lockheed_Martin_C-17_Globemaster_III
gptkb:Boeing_C-17_Globemaster_III
gptkb:C-17_A_Globemaster_III
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas_C-17_Globemaster_III
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5