The Striking Differences Between The C-17 Globemaster & The C-5 Galaxy

From strategic airlift to tactical flexibility, delve into the unique roles of the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III.

Why Is C-17 Globemaster Called The 'Moose?' The History Behind The Name

Airmen in the U.S. Air Force nicknamed the C-17 Globemaster the Moose because of its valves that when they relieve pressure, ...
The Aviationist

The Flexible C-17 Globemaster III has Impressive STOL Capabilities

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 ...
Jalopnik

Why Boeing Retired Its Iconic C-17 Globemaster III

Boeing is reportedly considering resuming production of its C-17 Globemaster III jet, discontinued in 2015. That's going to be quite a trick since the Long Beach, California factory that made the ...