Why Boeing Retired Its Iconic C-17 Globemaster III

Why Boeing Retired Its Iconic C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing's massive C-17 Globemaster III is still flying around the world, and Boeing may make more of them. But why did it kill the C-17 in the first place?

The Flexible C-17 Globemaster III Has Impressive STOL Capabilities - Data Intelligence

Proving to be one of the most flexible transport aircraft in United States Air Force history, the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III provides improved airlift capabilities close to battlefields, humanitarian missions, and peacekeeping operations, with the ability to operate from austere airfields in remote areas. C-17 Origins The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a program in December 1979, known as the Cargo-Experimental (C-…

The Flexible C-17 Globemaster III has Impressive STOL Capabilities

Proving to be one of the most flexible transport aircraft in United States Air Force history, the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III provides improved airlift capabilities close to battlefields, humanitarian missions, and peacekeeping operations, with the ability to operate from austere airfields in remote areas. C-17 Origins The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a […] The post The Flexible C-17 Globemaster III has Impressive…