Is the C-17 still flying?

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a workhorse transport and cargo plane of the US Air Force. As many as 102 troops can be flown anywhere in the world on the aircraft. More than 800 Afghan refugees were transported to safety on the aircraft in just one flight.

How many hours can a C-17 fly?

The C-17 was to be designed to withstand 30,000 flight hours, and then certified to fly 42,750 flight hours. In partnership with the U.S. Air Force and eight global partners, Boeing leverages analytics and digital tools to help each aircraft safely surpass its service life objectives in support of critical missions.

Where are C-17 located?

The Air National Guard operates C-17s from Jackson, Mississippi, Stewart ANG Base, New York, Memphis, Tennessee, Martinsburg, West Virginia, Charlotte, North Carolina. The Air Force Reserve Command operates C-17s at March Air Reserve Base, California, and Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

Does C-17 have a toilet?

C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft and KC-46 Pegasus tankers have a full lavatory with sink, toilet and lockable door; KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-10 Extender and C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft all have lockable doors as well, said Air Force Materiel Command spokesman Brian Brackens.

Why was the C-17 Globemaster stopped?

October 26/20: Emergency Landing A US Air Force C-17 had to make an emergency landing with its nose gear up on October 18 in Afghanistan. US Forces in Afghanistan spokesman Army Col. Sonny Leggett confirmed the incident.

What plane is replacing the C-17?

It was designed to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter, and also fulfill some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy….Boeing C-17 Globemaster III.

C-17 Globemaster III
Role Strategic and tactical airlifter
National origin United States
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas / Boeing
First flight 15 September 1991

How many seats does a C-17 have?

158Boeing C-17 Globemaster III / Number of seats

How many C-17 does the U.S. have?

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

C-17 Globemaster III
Primary users United States Air Force Indian Air Force Royal Air Force See Operators for others
Produced 1991–2015
Number built 279
Developed from McDonnell Douglas YC-15

How do pilots go to the bathroom?

Airline pilots will use the bathroom nearest the cockpit when there are two pilots. For single-pilot aircraft, they either have to land and use facilities or can use devices to collect urine like a catheter system or purposely designed bottle. For excrement, they have to land and use a proper toilet.