Massive C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft could Play a Crucial role in Afghanistan Evacuation
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US Military #News - With More than 18,000 people have been flown out of Kabul since the Taliban took over Afghanistan’s capital as a Taliban offensive encircles the Afghan capital, there’s increasingly only one way out for those fleeing the war, and only one way in for U.S. troops sent to protect American diplomats still on the ground: Kabul’s international airport.
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The Massive C-17 Globe master III and why its bound to play a crucial role in the Evacuation of thousands of People who are desperate o flee Afghanistan before the Taliban's Deadline runs out
The Globe master III is ideal for the job as it was designed to be able to land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and as narrow as 90 feet. With engine thrust reversers, the C-17 can back up and turn around on very small runways in forward operating bases.
Designed as a replacement for the C-141 Starlifter, the C-17 made its maiden flight on Sept. 15, 1991, and the first production model was delivered to Charleston Air Force Base, now known as Joint Base Charleston, S.C., on June 14, 1993. The first squadron of C-17s, the 17th Airlift Squadron, was declared operationally ready Jan. 17, 1995.
Currently, 274 C-17s operate around the world. The aircraft's largest customer is the United States Air Force, with 223 in 12 bases. Outside of that country, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, India and the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability all operate the C-17 Globe master III.
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Credit to : U.S. Central Command Public Affairs
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The Massive C-17 Globe master III and why its bound to play a crucial role in the Evacuation of thousands of People who are desperate o flee Afghanistan before the Taliban's Deadline runs out
The Globe master III is ideal for the job as it was designed to be able to land on runways as short as 3,500 feet and as narrow as 90 feet. With engine thrust reversers, the C-17 can back up and turn around on very small runways in forward operating bases.
Designed as a replacement for the C-141 Starlifter, the C-17 made its maiden flight on Sept. 15, 1991, and the first production model was delivered to Charleston Air Force Base, now known as Joint Base Charleston, S.C., on June 14, 1993. The first squadron of C-17s, the 17th Airlift Squadron, was declared operationally ready Jan. 17, 1995.
Currently, 274 C-17s operate around the world. The aircraft's largest customer is the United States Air Force, with 223 in 12 bases. Outside of that country, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, India and the 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability all operate the C-17 Globe master III.
"The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
Credit to : U.S. Central Command Public Affairs