What is bigger than a C-17?

The giant C-5 Galaxy is the only other jet transport in the joint airlift fleet, and each one can carry about 50 more tons per flight than a C-17. What that means in practical terms is that it can transport twice as many armored vehicles or missile batteries or supply pallets per sortie.

How much is a C-17 worth?

June 28/17: The US State Department has cleared the possible sale of one C-17 transport aircraft to India. Valued at an estimated $366 million, the package also includes 4 Turbofan F-117-PW-100 engines, a missile warning system, a countermeasures dispensing system and an identification friend or foe transponder.

How many soldiers can a C-17 carry?

A C-17A Globemaster theoretically can carry a maximum 171,000 pounds of cargo, just enough for 800 persons averaging 200 pounds each. But in terms of space, it’s only designed to seat 134 soldiers with their equipment.

Why did C 17 crash Alaska?

It blamed pilot error, stating that the pilot’s overconfidence in executing an aggressive right-turn maneuver led to a low-altitude stall and subsequent crash, despite the warnings correctly provided by the aircraft’s stall-warning system, to which neither the pilot nor any other crew member responded effectively.

What is replacing the C-5 Galaxy?

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft originally designed and built by Lockheed and now maintained and upgraded by its successor, Lockheed Martin.

What is the range of a C-17?

10,390 km
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III/Range

How big is C-17 compared to C-130?

The best way to define C-17 in comparison to C-1309 was bigger and better. The size of the C-17 Globemaster III is measured to be 174 feet in length, 55 feet in height and a wingspan of nearly 169 feet and 10 inches. The variants of the C-130 which are still active nowadays are the C-130E, C-130H, and C-130J.

Which is bigger a C-17 Globemaster III or C-130 Hercules?

As for the active-duty locations for C-130 Hercules and its other variants are as follows. The best way to define C-17 in comparison to C-1309 was bigger and better. The size of the C-17 Globemaster III is measured to be 174 feet in length, 55 feet in height and a wingspan of nearly 169 feet and 10 inches.

How much does it cost to fly a C 17?

The cost-per-flight hour of the C-17 is $23,811 which is notably cheaper than the next step up in transport aircraft. The C-5 Galaxy costs $78,817 per flight hour. C-17s Around The Globe Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey, U.S. Air Force

Is the C-17 Globemaster III a fighter aircraft?

C-17 Globemaster III is the USAF’s primary strategic, large transport aircraft developed to replace the C-141 Starlifter. Learn more about Duotech’s long term sustainment capabilities for your C-130 Hercules. The F-4 Phantom and MiG-25 Foxbat were both fast and powerful fighter aircraft.