WhatPlane QuizHigh wing
The swept wing crosses the top of the fuselage, leaving the cargo deck close to the ground.
Military transport identification
How to identify the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
The C-17 is a large strategic airlifter built around a rear cargo ramp. Its high-mounted swept wing and towering T-tail distinguish it from passenger aircraft.
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Recognition checklist
Three visual clues
Four engines
Four turbofans hang beneath the wing on individual pylons.
T-tail
The horizontal stabiliser sits at the top of a very tall fin above the rear cargo ramp.
At a glance
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III specifications
Published headline figures vary by configuration and operating conditions.
- Length
- 53.0 m
- Wingspan
- 51.8 m
- Payload
- Up to 77.5 t
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