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A distinctive Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport is seen parked on the ramp at night, under dramatic apron lighting.
© Bradley Firestone
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A distinctive Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military transport is seen parked on the ramp at night, under dramatic apron lighting.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
C17
Model
C-17 Globemaster III
Manufacturer
Boeing
Livery
Military grey (standard USAF)
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 (military designation for PW2040)
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 (standard mission profile, with full payload)
Capacity
134 troops or 77,519 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
830 km/h
Noise Rating
Military aircraft; not ICAO rated for civil commercial noise standards
Location
Airport Code
MIA/KMIA
Airport Name
Miami International Airport