Can a C-17 carry a tank?

The C-17 is the only aircraft capable of routine delivery of outsize cargo (tanks, helicopters, etc.) to short, austere airfields. Also, the C-17 is able to transport the M1 Abrams main battle tank. Furthermore, the C-17 can carry up to 102 troops, 36 litter patients, or 18 standard 463-L pallets.

How many C-17 Does the Air Force have?

222 C-17s
The U.S. Air Force currently operates 222 C-17s, but began retiring some of the oldest Globemaster IIIs in 2012.

How much cargo can a C-17 carry?

Maximum payload capacity of the C-17 is 170,900 pounds, and its maximum gross takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds. With a payload of 130,000 pounds and an initial cruise altitude of 28,000 feet, the C-17 has an unrefueled range of approximately 5,200 nautical miles.

How much does a C-17 cost?

December 3/20: Canada Canada will receive new equipment for its Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 transport planes, the US government announced. The DoS approved the upcoming sale that is estimated to cost $275 million and the US Congress has been notified of the proposed deal.

How much does the C-17 cost?

How big is the payload on a C-17?

The C-17 is able to drop a single 60,000-pound (27,216-kilogram) payload, or sequential payloads that add up to 110,000 pounds (49,895 kilograms).

What is the maximum weight of a C-17 Globemaster?

Maximum payload capacity of the C-17 is 170,900 pounds (77,519 kilograms), and its maximum gross takeoff weight is 585,000 pounds (265,352 kilograms).

How many C 17’S are in the Air Force?

Congress approved procurement of an additional 60 C-17s, to bring the total number of C-17s in the fleet to 120, but the USAF may need as many as 222 to satisfy future demand. These 60 follow-on aircraft will be delivered through FY 07, funded to maintain the current C-17 delivery of 15 aircraft per year.

When was the first Boeing C 17 delivered?

Boeing has partnered with the U.S. Air Force on C-17 sustainment since the delivery of the first aircraft in 1993. With a focus on high performance at an affordable cost, Boeing provides sustainment and maintenance for global C-17 customers in eight allied countries.