T-tail designs were common in early jet aircraft, but the C-17 Globemaster's T-tail design adds to its stability. Its ...
The US Air Force is targeting the mid-2040s to field a new strategic airlifter that would serve as the single successor to ...
A late-stage startup, Radia, is proposing to use its colossal aircraft to transport military cargo, including fighter jets ...
It's common for fighter jets and other aircraft to receive nicknames, but it's a little odd that an airplane would be ...
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a program in December 1979, known as the Cargo-Experimental (C-X) competition, as a means of finding a new strategic airlift aircraft that was ...
Still in the design phase, this aircraft is anticipated to fly for the first time in 2030 according to its builder.
Boeing is in preliminary discussions to restart production of the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. Several countries, including India, Australia, UAE, Qatar, and the UK, have expressed interest in ...
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The Air Force’s Next Cargo Plane Could Be a ‘Flying Aircraft Carrier’—Sort Of
Although the WindRunner is still in the developmental stage, Radia has aimed for the heavy lifter to make its maiden flight by the end of the decade.
The C-5M Super Galaxy is 247 feet long with a wingspan of 222 feet. It can carry over 280,000 pounds of cargo inside its ...
The C-17 Globemaster III's four-engine design holds the key to its unrivaled capabilities. But was this a choice of power or necessity?
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