2024年8月21日 · The C-17 Globemaster is designed for strategic military transport with greater stability for heavy oversized cargo. The T-tail design provides advantages like consistent elevator response, stall condition management, and maneuverability.

2024年12月3日 · The C-17 Globemaster III is a powerhouse among military transport aircraft. It excels in strategic and tactical airlift operations. But what about its tail? The tail of the C-17 plays a crucial role. It helps stabilize and direct this massive airplane. In aviation, every part serves a purpose. The C-17’s tail is no exception. At a glance, the ...

2020年1月15日 · The horizontal ‘T-tail’ on the C-17 is used to avoid large downwash from high-lift system. The horizontal tail has a total area of 845 sq ft. It’s 65 feet wingspan gives it a 5.0 aspect ratio and it has a 27-degree sweep.

The C‐17: Modern Airlift Technology. AIAA‐92‐1962. Irvine, CA: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1992. United States Air Force. US Air Force Fact Sheet: C‐17 Globemaster III. Oct. 2008. United States Air Force. Accessed Mar. 2009

The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) between the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries forward the name of two previous piston-engined military cargo aircraft, the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and the Douglas C-124 ...

•C L: 3.156 Landing (at sea level) •Mach Number: 0.13 •C L: 5.014 The C-17 was designed for STOL capabilities and can takeoff and land in distances as short as 3,500 ft. A sophisticated high-lift system is needed for both takeoff and landing. Image from www.fas.org Note: Lift coefficients determined from gross maximum takeoff weight.

A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions.

The C-17 entered USAF service in 1995. Boeing C-17 Globemaster III General Information: Manufacturer: Boeing: Model: C-17 Globemaster III: Main Category: Military: ... Tail height: 16.79 meters / 55 feet 1.02 inches: Fuselage diameter: 6.86 meters / 22 feet 6.08 inches: Wheelbase: 20.05 meters / 65 feet 9.37 inches:

2024年12月7日 · The C-17 Globemaster III is a military transport aircraft known for its versatility and robust performance. It’s widely used by the United States Air Force and allied nations. One intriguing aspect of these aircraft is the tail flash, a symbol of pride and identification.

2021年11月25日 · The C-17 features a prominent “T-tail” 65 ft. across that is positioned to avoid downwash from the lift system. The added lift helps pilots make steep landing approaches at low airspeeds – typically 127 to 138 mph (110 to 120 kt.) which is comparative to the Lockheed Martin C-130 medium transport.