The C-17’s fly-by-wire system is central to its short-field performance. Unlike traditional mechanical controls, fly-by-wire ...
Yet, there is no single aircraft that can do all the things that a C-17 can do. That is why it remains one of the most ...
Anybody who has closely followed the aviation industry over the past decade has undeniably heard the fascinating claim that the United States Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III fleet is powered by ...
An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075, even after its NGAL successor platform comes online. The United States Air Force today operates a ...