b'C-17 Globemaster KC-46&C-17C-17 Globemaster C-17 GlobemasterThe C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible Length 174 ftcargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capableHeight 55 feet, 1 inchof rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargoWingspan169 feet, 10 inches to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. Speed . 518 miles per hour The aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop Ceiling. 45,000 ftmissions and can transport litters and ambulatory patientsThrust .40,440 lbs. each engineduring aeromedical evacuationswhen required.Range: Global with refuelingC-17 GlobemasterThe inherent flexibility andperformance of the C-17 force improve theability of the total airlift system to fulfill theworldwide air mobility requirements of the United States.The ultimate measure of airlift effectivenessis the ability to rapidly project and sustain an effectivecombat force close to a potential battle area.This trend has significantly increased air mobilityThreats to U.S. interests have changed in recent years,requirements, particularly in the area of large or heavyand the size and weight of U.S.-mechanized firepower andoutsize cargo. As a result, newer and more flexible airlift equipment have grown in response to improved capabilitiesaircraft are needed to meet potential armed contingencies, of potential adversaries. peacekeeping or humanitarian missions worldwide.U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Barney U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacy Moless22 Power In The Pines 2023 JBMDLAir and Space Open House'