A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, the USAF's workhorse strategic airlifter, seen from below in flight.
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Spotter's notes
Spotted flying over my location at the time. Was very low as I was near the RAAF base.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
C17
Model
C-17 Globemaster III
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Royal Australian Air Force
Livery
Military grey (USAF, generic)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100
Thrust
4 × 40,440 lbf (180 kN)
Wingspan
51.75 m
Length
53.04 m
Height
16.79 m
MTOW
265,352 kg
Range
4,482 km (with max payload)
Capacity
134 troops, or 77,519 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
830 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3