Mc Donnell-Douglas - Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018

Kraków 2018-09-25

History

317 Section 2009-11-23. Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. Since 2009, Poland has been using European Boeing C-17 planes, which are based at 1 HAW PAPA in Hungary. There are three planes in HAW Base 1: C-17 A nb 01 - Purchased with the funds of the signatory countries of the program. First flight on June 29, 2009. He arrived at Papa Base on July 27, 2009. C-17 A nb 02 - Purchased with the funds of the countries signing the program. He arrived at Papa Base in September 2009. C-17 A nb 03 - Purchased with US funds. Came to Papa Base in October 2009. and already on November 23, 2009. made the first flight for Poland, landing at Strachowice Airport.

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2018 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Description of the Boeing C-17 structure.

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is the USAF's basic heavy transport aircraft. It has the possibility of an intercontinental flight and landing on a makeshift landing field. The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft do not have this option. They require the use of permanent airports. The C-141 aircraft takes on board a large number of soldiers, but light vehicles. The hold is large, but narrow and low. The tank does not fit. The C-5 impresses with its carrying capacity, but requires a long RWY (DS).

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III made its first flight on September 15, 1991. From 1993, he entered service with the USAF. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is an aircraft that has proven itself in numerous conflicts around the world. The C-17 entered service in the USA, UK, Australia (4 since 2006), Canada, Qatar, and NATO. In 2010, there were 211 C-17s in service.

Written by Karol Placha Hetman