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C-17 Globemaster III (First Flight)
McDonnell Douglas · USA
1991 marked the first flight of the T-1 (the first production-representative C-17). It introduced the "Glass Cockpit" to the heavy lift world, utilizing HUDs (Head-Up Displays) and a stick controller instead of a traditional yoke, giving it fighter-like handling.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 830 km/h |
| Range | 4,482 km |
| Ceiling | 13,716 m |
| Engines | 4x Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.
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C-17 Globemaster III (First Flight)
McDonnell Douglas · USA
1991 marked the first flight of the T-1 (the first production-representative C-17). It introduced the "Glass Cockpit" to the heavy lift world, utilizing HUDs (Head-Up Displays) and a stick controller instead of a traditional yoke, giving it fighter-like handling.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 830 km/h |
| Range | 4,482 km |
| Ceiling | 13,716 m |
| Engines | 4x Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.