A massive Boeing C-17 Globemaster III of the US Air Force sits on the apron, framed by dramatic mountain views and airport facilities.
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Spotter's notes
Tail number 41232 (AF serial), assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing as indicated by the 'McChord' tail band, based out of McChord Field (Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, USA).
Aircraft identity
Registration
41232 (tail number, visible)
ICAO Type
C17
Model
C-17 Globemaster III
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
US Air Force (not an airline, but operator is visible)
Livery
US Air Force standard grey, Mobility Command tailband
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 (military version of PW2040)
Thrust
4 × 180 kN (40,440 lbf) each
Wingspan
51.75 m
Length
53.04 m
Height
16.79 m
MTOW
265,352 kg
Range
4,482 km (at max payload, ferry up to 10,390 km)
Capacity
Up to 102 paratroopers or 77,500 kg cargo
Cruise Speed
830 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (military; noise typically not publicly rated in dB)
Camera
Device
iPhone