| Within the last few years, the C-17 Globemaster has become the most important US Air Force multifunction transport aircraft. In addition to world-wide supply flights the C-17 has become indispensable for transporting the wounded out of crisis areas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Already in the 1970s there were plans to replace the C-130 and later the C-141 also. In 1981 McDonnell Douglas received the design order. The prototype made its first flight on 15.9.1991. Officially the C-17 went into service with the 437th Airlift Wing out of Charleston AFB on 14.7.1993. In the meantime eleven USAF wings have been equipped with the C-17. The capabilities of the C-17 in terms of long-range flights and short take-offs and landings on temporary airfields made it the ideal transport for military, humanitarian and peace missions. It can carry up to 3 M2 Bradley or one M1 Abrams tank with additional cargo. By the time it is due to go out of production in 2010 the USAF will have bought 205 machines. Model-details:
- New model kit
- surface details with recessed panel lines
- detailed landing gear
- detailed engines
- tail ramp can be built in down position
- one-piece simulated cockpit
- separate interior casing with built-in seats
- separate landing gear flaps in fuselage
- separate side access door with rail
- decals for base of cargo compartment - USAF decals for 2 versions Model details Scale 1:144
No. of parts 137
Length 362 mm
Wingspan 355 mm
Skill Level 5
Original details
Type description Military transporter
Year/Period 1992
Origin USA
Engine capacity 4 x 180.000 N
Speed 835 km/h |
