A veteran of more than fifty years of warfare, the venerable Globemaster is being phased out in favor of the newer Lockheed C-260 Titan. It is, however, still a prominent fixture of corporate and military forces worldwide. Low maintenance requirements as well as wide availability of parts makes it a favorite of less-developed nations as well as forces required to operate on smaller budgets. The C-17 features excellent rough field handling characteristics, its high mounted wing keeping the four Pratt & Whitney PW2040 turbines away from ground hazards and FOD. Heavy duty twin strut landing gear spreads the aircraft's ground pressure over a wider area, allowing heavy payload landings to unimproved fields. The C-17 is also capable of both low and high altitude paradrop of supplies and personnel, with a roller equipped rear ramp and twin rear doors setup for static line jumps of up to two hundred fully combat loaded troops. The cockpit is setup with side by side seating for both pilots as well as the two flight observers. Two dedicated heads-up displays are complemented by four customizable multifunction displays. The flight two upgrades, completed seven years ago, saw a total avionics upgrade to a digital multimode navigation system as well as a new, integrated radio communication suite. The versatility and hardiness of this airframe may well mean that it will never completely vanish from the skies.
| Handling | Speed | Accel | Body | Armor | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 150/600 | 35 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| Autonav | Pilot | Sensor | Cargo | Load | |
| 3 | -- | 1 | 3000 | 10000 | |
| Seating | 5 | Setup/Breakdown | 0 | ||
| Entry | 1d + 2d + 1r | Landing/Takeoff | normal | ||
| Fuel | Jet Turbine ( 14000 liters ) | Economy | 0.6 km/liter | ||
| DP Cost | 16000 | Cost | 4,000,000 ¥ | ||
| Template | Airliner | Reference | Rigger3 | ||