Description
The image shows a 1:200 scale diecast model of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III in U.S. Air Force livery (tail number 5151, representing the 15th/154th Wing at Hickam AFB).
Here are the specifications for both the collectible model and the real-life
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III in U.S. Air Force livery Model Specs
- Scale. 1:200.
- Dimensions. Approximately 27 cm (10.6 in) long with a 26 cm (10.25 in) wingspan.
- Material. Zinc alloy fuselage and wings with ABS plastic details.
- Features. Fixed landing gear, baked lacquer finish, and a detachable metal display stand.
- Recommended Age. 14+ years.
Real Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Specs
Developed by McDonnell Douglas and Boeing, the C-17 is a heavy strategic and tactical military transport aircraft.
- Crew. 3 (Pilot, Co-pilot, and Loadmaster).
- Dimensions. 174 ft (53 m) length, 169 ft 10 in (51.8 m) wingspan, and 55 ft 1 in (16.8 m) tail height.
- Powerplant. Four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 turbofan engines, each producing 40,440 lbf of thrust.
- Max Payload. 170,900 lbs (77,519 kg). It can carry 102 paratroopers, 134 passengers, or heavy equipment like an M1 Abrams tank.
- Max Takeoff Weight. 585,000 lbs (265,350 kg).
- Cruise Speed. Approximately 450 knots (518 mph / 830 km/h or Mach 0.74).
- Unrefueled Range. 2,400 nautical miles (2,760 miles / 4,445 km) with a heavy payload, or over 6,200 nautical miles unladen.
- Service Ceiling. 45,000 ft (13,716 m).
- Runway Capability. Can take off and land on short, unpaved runways as short as 3,500 ft (1,067 m)
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