C-17 Globemaster - VibeWire Magazine

US Air Force Eyes Next-Generation Airlifter Entry To Service By Early 2040s

The NGAL program is still in the early stages of defining its requirements.

Only one C-17 Globemaster has been written off due to a crash, and none have been retired and scrapped.

Boeing is contracting Elbit Systems to provide HUD upgrades to its fleets of C-17 Globemasters (including for export aircraft).

The C-17 is a mainstay of US strategic airlift capability and is set to continue to serve the Air Force for many years to come.

We look at the US Air Force’s efforts to support scientific research on Antarctica.

The United States operates the largest C-17 Globemaster III fleet.

A C-17 loses its tail cone – so we examine what happened and some interesting C-17 details.

The T-tail design offers greater stability at low speeds.

These features make the C-17 an invaluable asset for military operations, humanitarian missions, and global response efforts.

The C-141 was active for almost four decades before its retirement.