Royal Canadian Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (177703) at Regina International Airport – a rare but highly capable military airlifter.
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Photographed at Regina International Airport (YQR/CYQR) in clear daylight. Canadian C-17s are among the most capable and seldom seen non-US C-17s worldwide.
Aircraft identity
Registration
177703
ICAO Type
C17
Model
C-17 Globemaster III
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Livery
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) grey military livery
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
4 × Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofan
Thrust
4 × 40,440 lbf (180 kN)
Wingspan
51.75 m
Length
53.04 m
Height
16.79 m
MTOW
265,350 kg
Range
4,482 km (with max payload)
Capacity
102 troops or up to 77,519 kg of cargo
Cruise Speed
830 km/h
Noise Rating
Approx. 90 EPNdB (varies by phase, not formally certified for civil ICAO chapter)
Location
Airport Code
YQR/CYQR
Airport Name
Regina International Airport