Boeing C-17 Globemaster III | Evie Aviation

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most versatile airlifters in service today. First flown in 1991, it was designed to bridge the gap between strategic and tactical airlift able to fly intercontinental missions and still land on short, rough airstrips close to the fight. Powered by four Pratt & Whitney F117 turbofans, the C-17 can carry up to 170,900 pounds of cargo, including tanks, helicopters, and troops. What sets it apart is its ability to back up under its own power, land on run

Repost from @aviationdiary_ • The C-17 Globemaster III, a heavy-lift cargo aircraft, is equipped with countermeasure flares to protect itself from missile threats. These flares are ejected from the aircraft’s flare dispensers and create a bright, intense light, mimicking the heat signature of the aircraft’s engines. This confuses and distracts incoming heat-seeking missiles, causing them to lock onto the flares instead of the aircraft. The deployment of flares is an essential defense tactic, ens