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C-17 GLOBEMASTER III

IntroductionThe C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area. The aircraft is also capable of performing...
August 9th, 2005 | Transport Aircraft | Read More

C-5 Galaxy

IntroductionThe gigantic C-5 Galaxy, with its tremendous payload capability, provides the Air Mobility Command intertheater airlift in support of United States national defense. The C-5, the C-17 Globemaster III and the C-141 Starlifter are partners of AMC's strategic airlift concept. The aircraft carry...
July 5th, 2005 | Transport Aircraft | Read More

C-141 STARLIFTER

IntroductionThe C-141 Starlifter fulfills the vast spectrum of airlift requirements through its ability to airlift combat forces over long distances, deliver those forces and their equipment either by air, land or airdrop, resupply forces, and transport the sick and wounded from the hostile area to advanced...
June 23rd, 2005 | Transport Aircraft | Read More

C-130 HERCULES

IntroductionThe C-130 Hercules primarily performs the tactical portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for air dropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. The C-130 operates throughout the U.S. Air Force, serving with...
June 23rd, 2005 | Transport Aircraft | Read More