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The first prototype flew in September 1991. Entered service in 1994.
| CREW | 3 |
| ENGINE | 4 x P+W F117-PW-100, 185.5kN |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 265306 kg | 584903 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m | 169 ft 11 in |
| Length | 53.0 m | 173 ft 11 in |
| Height | 16.8 m | 55 ft 1 in |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Cruise speed | 820 km/h | 510 mph |
| Range | 8710 km | 5412 miles |
| Range w/max.payload | 4456 km | 2769 miles |
| R Ganesh, rganesh(@)sp.edu.sg, 20.11.2008 I don't have a comment but a question. What is the lift off velocity of the C17 Globemaster 3, i.e., speed at which lift just equals weight? |
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Do you have any comments about this aircraft ?
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