Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft. It was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries the name of two previous piston-engined military cargo aircraft, the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II. The C-17 commonly performs strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world; additional roles include tactical airlift, medical evacuation and airdrop duties.

Boeing, which merged with McDonnell Douglas in the 1990s, continues to manufacture C-17s for export customers following the end of deliveries to the U.S. Air Force. The C-17 is operated by the U.S. Air Force, Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Iran, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the NATO Heavy Lift Air Wing.

Users

 * Canadian Forces Air Command
 * Indian Air Force
 * Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
 * Luftwaffe
 * Qatar Emiri Air Force
 * Republic of Korea Air Force
 * Royal Air Force
 * Royal Australian Air Force
 * South African Air Force
 * United Arab Emirates Air Force
 * United States Air Force