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Book C 17 Globemaster III

Download or read book C 17 Globemaster III written by Bill Norton and published by MMD-Squadron Signal. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boeing's versatile C-17 Globemaster III combines strategic and tactical airlift into one wide-body aircraft capable of short takeoff and landing from unpaved fields. The giant, four-engine cargo jet has become more and more prominent in representing the US worldwide. Whether carrying the President, paratroopers, casualties, or vital materiel, or when performing airdrop or assault landings, the C-17 is the image of current aerospace technology and power projection. This richly illustrated, all-color, monograph highlights every aspect of the Globemaster design and mission execution through all theaters of US involvement in both wartime and peacetime. All US and foreign operators are discussed and portrayed in photographs. Combat operations, disaster relief, upgrades, and production are all described in word and image. This volume is a must for anyone interested in one of the very latest military aircraft that has made an essential contribution in recent conflicts and is looking forward to decades more of exciting service.

Book This Is the C 17 Globemaster III

Download or read book This Is the C 17 Globemaster III written by Loraine D. Nunley and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-17 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft is world renowned as a versatile and respected military transport plane. Its technological advances and capabilities has earned it awards and honors among the military community. While its primary usage is military, its versatility makes it useful in other capacities as well. This book is intended to introduce children to this award winning aircraft, but adults may also find themselves eager to learn more about this mighty workhorse.

Book C 17 Globemaster III

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ken Neubeck
  • Publisher : Schiffer Military History
  • Release : 2021-11-28
  • ISBN : 9780764362880
  • Pages : 128 pages

Download or read book C 17 Globemaster III written by Ken Neubeck and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2021-11-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The McDonnell Douglas / Boeing C-17 Globemaster III's design, construction, and operational history are presented in this book. With over 280 aircraft built, the Globemaster III is one of the workhorses for the US Air Force as well as a number of foreign countries such as Britain, Australia, Canada, India, Qatar, and Kuwait. It was designed primarily as both a strategic and tactical airlift aircraft but has also been widely used in added roles such as medical evacuation and airborne troop drops. It saw combat during operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and has also been deployed on humanitarian missions throughout the world since its introduction in 1995.

Book Boeing C 17 Globemaster Iii   Wbt

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bill Norton
  • Publisher : Specialty Press (MN)
  • Release : 2001-03
  • ISBN : 9781580072137
  • Pages : 106 pages

Download or read book Boeing C 17 Globemaster Iii Wbt written by Bill Norton and published by Specialty Press (MN). This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The C-17A's gestation is a fascinating study in the development and aquisition of US military aircraft. Combining the strategic and tactical airlift missions in one airframe with Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capability augmented with a fly-by-wire flight control system makes the C-17 an especially interesting transport aircraft. Its mission is varied and dynamic and its short service record to date has been one suggesting a long and noteworthy future. Readers will find this account of the Globemaster III's inception, development, unique features, and early service insightful and interesting. It is an auspicious point in the aircraft's history to detail this airlifter.

Book Military Airlift  The Joint Cargo Aircraft Program

Download or read book Military Airlift The Joint Cargo Aircraft Program written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) is a joint acquisition program between the Army and Air Force intended to procure a commercial off-the-shelf aircraft capable of meeting Army and Air Force requirements for intra-theater airlift. The C-27J Spartan, built by L-3 Communications, was awarded the JCA contract in 2007. This is an update of a report by William Knight and will be updated as conditions warrant.

Book Air Force C 17 Aircraft Procurement

Download or read book Air Force C 17 Aircraft Procurement written by Jeremiah Gertler and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: C-17 Program; Comparison with C-5; Program Origin and Milestones; Procurement Quantities; Contractors, Employment, and Production Line Shutdown; International Sales; C-5 Modernization Program; C-5 Avionics Modernization Program; C-5 Reliability and Re-engining Program; Requirements for Strategic Airlift; Mobility Capabilities Study 2005; Evolution in Planned Mix of Airlift Aircraft, 2005-09; Mobility Capabilities and Requirements Study 2016; (3) Issues for Congress: Procuring C-17s and Legislating on Airlift Force Structure; Requirements for Airlift Capability; Cost-Effectiveness of C-5 Modernization Compared to C-17 Procurement; (4) Legislative Activity in 2009. Charts and tables.

Book C 17 Globemaster

Download or read book C 17 Globemaster written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 93041

    Book Details:
  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book 93041 written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The C-17 Globemaster III is a long-range cargo/transport aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force since 1993. Congress approved development of the aircraft in the late 1970s, when it was recognized that the Air Force did not have enough airlift capability. In 1981, the McDonnell Douglas C-17 emerged as winner of a competition with Boeing and Lockheed to develop a next-generation aircraft to replace C-130s and C-141s. Full-scale development of the C-17 got underway in 1986, but technical problems and funding shortfalls delayed the program, leading to slipped schedules and increased costs. Despite these difficulties, the C-17 has retained congressional support and enjoyed strong Air Force and Army backing. Defense officials view the C-17 as essential in the post-Cold War environment, because of its ability to use smaller bases in remote areas. The C-17 first flew in 1991, about a year later than originally scheduled. Deliveries began in 1993, and in January 1995 the Air Force declared the aircraft fully operational. By January 2000, the Air Force had taken delivery of 57 C-17s, some of which were used in Bosnia and later in Kosovo operations with notable success. Production problems in the late 1980s raised questions about the possibility of more cost-effective alternatives. In April 1990, Defense Secretary Cheney reduced the projected buy from 210 to 120 planes. In late 1993, DOD gave the contractor two years to solve production problems or face termination of the contract, with airlift shortfalls to be filled by modified commercial transport planes or existing military airlifters. By the mid-1990s, the program's earlier difficulties had been largely resolved, although some questioned the number of C-17s to be procured. In 1996 DOD approved plans to order 80 more C-17s for a total of 120 aircraft -- increased in late 1998 to 134. Through FY1999, some $28 billion was provided for the C-17 program, which would cost about $45 billion for development and procurement of 134 aircraft, as estimated in September 1999. For FY1997, Congress appropriated almost $2.2 billion for procurement of eight C-17s under a multiyear procurement contract. For FY1998, Congress provided $2.3 billion for the program, procuring nine aircraft. The FY1999 budget provided some $3 billion for procurement of 13 C-17s. The FY2000 budget provides about $3.1 billion for the program, procuring another 15 aircraft. For FY2001, the Administration requested some $3.1 billion for procurement of 12 C-17s.

Book Military Airlift

Download or read book Military Airlift written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Military Airlift   Status of C 17 Aircraft Development Program

Download or read book Military Airlift Status of C 17 Aircraft Development Program written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Air Force C 17 Aircraft Program

    Book Details:
  • Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Legislation and National Security Subcommittee
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1992
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 668 pages

Download or read book The Air Force C 17 Aircraft Program written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Legislation and National Security Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book C17 Globemaster III

Download or read book C17 Globemaster III written by Boeing Company and published by . This book was released on 2001* with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book C17 aircraft cost of spare parts higher than justified   report to the Honorable Charlie Rose  House of Representatives

Download or read book C17 aircraft cost of spare parts higher than justified report to the Honorable Charlie Rose House of Representatives written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book C 17 Cargo Aircraft Program

Download or read book C 17 Cargo Aircraft Program written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The C-17 Globemaster III is a long-range cargo/transport aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force since 1993. Congress approved development of the aircraft in the late 1970s, when it was recognized that the Air Force did not have enough airlift capability. In 1981, the McDonnell Douglas C-17 emerged as winner of a competition with Boeing and Lockheed to develop a next-generation aircraft to replace C-130s and C-141s. Full-scale development of the C-17 got underway in 1986, but technical problems and funding shortfalls delayed the program, leading to slipped schedules and increased costs. Despite these difficulties, the C-17 has retained congressional support and enjoyed strong Air Force and Army backing. Defense officials view the C-17 as essential in the post-Cold War environment, because of its ability to use smaller bases in remote areas. The C-17 first flew in 1991, about a year later than originally scheduled. Deliveries began in 1993, and in January 1995 the Air Force declared the aircraft fully operational. By January 2000, the Air Force had taken delivery of 57 C-17s, some of which were used in Bosnia and later in Kosovo operations with notable success. Production problems in the late 1980s raised questions about the possibility of more cost-effective alternatives. In April 1990, Defense Secretary Cheney reduced the projected buy from 210 to 120 planes. In late 1993, DOD gave the contractor two years to solve production problems or face termination of the contract, with airlift shortfalls to be filled by modified commercial transport planes or existing military airlifters.

Book Improving Strategic Mobility

Download or read book Improving Strategic Mobility written by Robert William Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 21st Century U S  Military Documents

Download or read book 21st Century U S Military Documents written by Department of Defense and published by . This book was released on 2017-05 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three Air Force documents provide unique information about USAF operations of this aircraft.Contents: C-17 Operations Procedures * C-17 Aircrew Evaluation Criteria * C-17 Aircrew TrainingChapter 1 * GENERAL INFORMATION * 1.1. General * 1.2. Applicability * 1.3. Key Words Explained * 1.4. Deviations and Waivers * 1.5. Supplemental Procedures * 1.6. Local Supplement Coordination Process * 1.7. Improvement Recommendations * 1.8. Definitions * 1.9. Aircrew Operational Reports * Chapter 2 * COMMAND AND CONTROL * 2.1. General * 2.2. Execution Authority * 2.3. Pilot in Command (PIC) Responsibility and Authority * 2.4. Mission Clearance Decision * 2.5. Operational C2 Reporting * 2.6. Mission Commander (MC) * 2.7. Not Used * 2.8. C2 Agency Telephone Numbers * 2.9. Close Watch Missions * 2.10. Law Enforcement Support * 2.11. Enroute Maintenance Support * Chapter 3 * AIRCREW COMPLEMENT/MANAGEMENT * 3.1. General * 3.2. Aircrew Complement * 3.3. Aircrew Member Qualification * 3.4. Pilots * 3.5. Not Used * 3.6. Loadmasters * 3.7. Aircrew Management * 3.8. Scheduling Restrictions * 3.9. Fatigue Countermeasures Management Program * 3.10. Crew Rest/En route Ground Time * 3.11. Alerting Procedures * 3.12. Stage Management * 3.13. Standby Force Duty * 3.14. Orientation Flights and Incentive Flights * 3.15. Interfly * 3.16. Mission Essential Personnel (MEP) * 3.17. Mission Mobility Observers (MMO) * 3.18. Flight Attendants on Distinguished Visitor Missions * Chapter 4 * AIRCRAFT OPERATING RESTRICTIONS * 4.1. Objective * 4.2. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Policy * 4.3. Waiver Protocol * 4.4. Technical Assistance * 4.5. MEL Table Definitions/Column Identifiers * 4.6. C-17 MEL * 4.7. Supplements * 4.8. Navigation Systems * 4.9. Gear Down Flight Operations * Chapter 5 * OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES * 5.1. Checklists * 5.2. Duty Station * 5.3. Flight Station Entry * 5.4. Takeoff and Landing Policy * 5.5. Landing Gear and Slat/Flap Operating Policy * 5.6. Outside Observer/Jump Seat Duties * 5.7. Seat Belts * 5.8. Aircraft Lighting * 5.9. Portable Electronic Devices * 5.10. Tobacco Use on Air Force Aircraft * 5.11. Advisory Calls * 5.12. Stabilized Approach * 5.13. Communications Policy * 5.14. Crew Resource Management (CRM)/Threat and Error Management * 5.15. Use of Automation * 5.16. Transportation of Pets * 5.17. Alcoholic Beverages * 5.18. Runway, Taxiway, and Airfield Requirements * 5.19. Aircraft Taxi and Taxi Obstruction Clearance Criteria and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Avoidance. * 5.20. Fuel Jettison Procedures * 5.21. Aircraft Speed * 5.22. Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Programs * 5.23. Functional Check Flights (FCFs), Acceptance Check Flights (ACFs) and Operational Check Flights (OCFs) * 5.24. Participation in Aerial Events * 5.25. Traffic Alerting and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) * 5.26. Radar Altimeter * 5.27. Buddy Starts * 5.28. Bank Angles * 5.29. Aircraft Recovery from Unprepared Surfaces * 5.30. Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) / Terrain Alert Warning System (TAWS) * 5.31. Standard AFCS Terminology * 5.32. C-17 HUD/MFD Endorsement * 5.33. C-17 Engine Start Policy * Chapter 6 * AIRCREW PROCEDURES * Section 6A--Pre-Mission * 6.1. Aircrew Uniform * 6.2. Personal Requirements * 6.3. Pre-Mission Actions * 6.4. Aircrew Publications Requirements * 6.5. Airfield Review * 6.6. Aircrew Intelligence Briefing * Section 6B--Predeparture * 6.7. Global Decision Scheduling System 2 (GDSS2) Account * 6.8. Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) * 6.9. Flight Crew Bulletins (FCB) * 6.10. Mission Kits * 6.11. Route Navigation Kits * 6.12. Briefing Requirements * 6.13. Call Signs * 6.14. Instrument Flight Rules * 6.15. Flight Plan/Data Verification * 6.16. Departure Planning * 6.17. Weather Minimums for Takeoff * 6.18. Alternate Planning * 6.19. Departure Alternates * 6.20. Destination Requirements (for filing purposes) * 6.21. Adverse Weather * 6.22. Operational Risk Management (ORM) * Section 6C--Preflight

Book C 17 Aircraft Program Review

Download or read book C 17 Aircraft Program Review written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Military Acquisition Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: