In this video, we’ll see one of the most interesting aircraft created in the United States in recent decades. The C-17 Globemaster III is a heavy military transport aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The aircraft was based on the unique technical features of the YC-15 prototype, combining the characteristics of a medium-heavy transport with short takeoff and landing capabilities. The C-17, as its successor, retained these capabilities but became significantly larger and heavier, replacing the C-141 Starlifter. Currently, in terms of payload capacity, it is second only to the class record-holders: the C-5 Galaxy and the An-124 Ruslan. The C-17’s history is eventful: from remarkable engineering achievements to countless challenges, both technical and political. However, in the 21st century, it has managed to shed its image as a controversial megaproj

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