The C-17 Globemaster significantly enhances the Air Force's ability to support national and international operations, and major disaster relief efforts. It is capable of rapid delivery of troops and oversized cargo to deployment areas.

Scale

Size and Cargo Hold

As one of the largest strategic airlifters in the world, the Globemaster has the capability to lift almost four times the load of the Hercules, and can carry that load twice as far. To put it into perspective, the aircraft is able to carry up to 134 fully equipped troops, 90 stretcher patients, five Bushmaster infantry mobility vehicles, or three Tiger helicopters. It also has the ability to transport up to 75 tonnes of equipment and supplies as well as an Abrams M1A1 main battle tank.

The floor of the cargo bay has sets of rollers to allow pallets to be rolled into place. These can also be flipped over to provide a solid base to drive vehicles onto.

• Troops 134
• Patients 90
• Trucks 5
• Choppers 3
• Tanks 1

Pratt and Whitney PW2040

The Globemaster gets its power from four high-bypass Pratt and Whitney PW2040 turbofan engines. These engines are the ideal matches for the aircraft, as they are able to perform in a range of tough environments and provide the necessary power to help lift the Globemaster's massive load capability.