These are so wild machines, I wasn’t aware of how capable they are in dealing with guided missiles or laser guided weapons. Some data I found: Uses: Originally, the Air Force deployed the C-17 Globemaster III simply to fill the transport gap between their C-130 tactical haulers and the massive C-5 cargo planes. But this versatile craft has become the military’s go-to air support solution for over twenty years. During NATO’s intervention in Kosovo, the brand-new C-17s were responsible for just over half of the total airlift missions for allied forces. In the War on Terror, this aircraft has been the prime hauler of heavy equipment to dangerous forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan and Africa. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is not a run-of-the-mill cargo hauler. Capable of lugging 80 tons-three M2 Bradley IFVs-of oversized cargo and setting down on short, unpaved runways a world away, the Globemaster has truly earned its title. If all 213 of these “medium” transports were activated at once, the US military could deploy 22,000 combat-loaded troops or 36.4 million tons of equipment to any hotspot around the globe in a matter of hours. All without even bothering the “heavy” transports in the US Air Force inventory. Nicknamed “The Moose” by its crewmembers, the C-17 Globemaster III is the US government’s premier transporter of high-level VIPs. This ungainly workhorse comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of defensive countermeasures that rivals those of most combat aircraft. Defenses: The Globemaster’s fuselage is lined with blister-like enclosures housing sensors to detect and track missile launches. Once an infrared or radar guided missile is detected, the aircraft’s computer automatically deploys next-generation POET and GEN-X countermeasures, as well as the famous “angel wings” spread of decoy flares. Variants: The latest variants of “The Moose” also boast the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM), a high-powered laser countermeasure system. These mini-turrets, sometimes as many as four on high-value flights, can engage and blind multiple incoming weapons at long-range and all autonomously. Even the US president often switches to a C-17 when visiting military personnel in Iraq or Afghanistan, which temporarily confers the “Air Force One” call sign to the humble “Moose”. Ruggedness: The Globemaster’s unique survivability traits, which include quadruple-redundant flight controls in case an enemy missile makes it through the laser defensive shield, set it apart. However, that’s only part of its incredible adaptability. C-17 Globemaster III Adaptability: No other US transport can handle so many specialty, oversized loads and still land on unprepared runways. Thanks to the 5.5 meter wide cargo bay, C-17s can accommodate virtually all of the US Army’s heavy equipment, including Apache helicopters and even the 70-ton Abrams MBT. All while still leaving leg room for several dozen passengers. Signature Mission: C-17 T-shirt! Check these out in different colors, as well as other aircraft. Click here: amzn.to/2IjcNge In one of their most stunning operations to date, 15 Globemasters launched the largest combat airborne operation since the invasion of Panama in 1989. During the dead of night, they deployed 954 paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade onto a hostile landing zone outside of Bashur, Iraq on March 26, 2003. Over the next two days, three squadrons of C-17s airlifted the remaining 2,500 troops of the brigade, as well as an entire armored battalion full of heavy M1 Abrams, M2 Bradleys, M113s and artillery pieces. All without losing a single aircraft to enemy fire or accidents.
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Amazing video Dan, liked!
Thanks Will.
What a beautiful catch buddy! Keep up the awesome work! Loved the head on views ;) liked
Cheers Buddy. I have been visiting the spot, I got the landing from more often recently.
Epic captures Dan mate! LIKE
Cheers Elliot.
Always great to see some C-17 action, awesome powerful takeoff!
Thanks Mate. The C17 is an impressive machine. I always enjoy filming them.
Stunning work mate! The taxi for takeoff and spool was awesome! Liked :D
Thanks Mate. The Spool up was superb, it really was a screaming departure.
Hell yes, what a catch! Lovely spool-up sound. LIKED
Thanks Mate. One of the best Takeoffs I've ever seen.
Such an impressive and beautiful looking plane! :D Nice job, mate :)
It is, thanks mate :)
Great catch and great spool up as well!
Cheers Mate. Yeah the Spool up was mint.
Really amazing shot my friend, nicely done! :)
Thank you my friend :)
Some hardcore catches you got yourself here! Especially 2:19 was stunning! Thumbs up
Thanks Mate. Indeed, at Prestwick we are very lucky with movements.
Brilliant video, you're lucky to get all of these rare planes in PIK!
Thanks Mate. We are very lucky up here.
That was awesome! Superb video mate!
Cheers Mate.
Very nice catch indeed mate. This looks very familiar to me haha. Well filmed. Liked.
Cheers Jonathan. Haha, you have seen 2 of these, i've only seen this one.
Fantastic stuff here! Lovely C-17 Globemaster :D
Thanks Mate.
Nice catch, awesome video ! Subbed !
Thanks Bud. Cheers for the Sub :)
You're welcome ! :)
Superb video big old beast the C17 liked*
It is indeed. Thanks for Watching.
très beau vidéo merci.
Merci d'avoir regardé :)
Awesome capture well done
Thanks for Watching.
Great catch!
Thanks Rudi.
WOW! Very nice! Liked!
Cheers Buddy :)
These are so wild machines, I wasn’t aware of how capable they are in dealing with guided missiles or laser guided weapons.
Some data I found:
Uses:
Originally, the Air Force deployed the C-17 Globemaster III simply to fill the transport gap between their C-130 tactical haulers and the massive C-5 cargo planes. But this versatile craft has become the military’s go-to air support solution for over twenty years. During NATO’s intervention in Kosovo, the brand-new C-17s were responsible for just over half of the total airlift missions for allied forces. In the War on Terror, this aircraft has been the prime hauler of heavy equipment to dangerous forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan and Africa.
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is not a run-of-the-mill cargo hauler. Capable of lugging 80 tons-three M2 Bradley IFVs-of oversized cargo and setting down on short, unpaved runways a world away, the Globemaster has truly earned its title. If all 213 of these “medium” transports were activated at once, the US military could deploy 22,000 combat-loaded troops or 36.4 million tons of equipment to any hotspot around the globe in a matter of hours. All without even bothering the “heavy” transports in the US Air Force inventory.
Nicknamed “The Moose” by its crewmembers, the C-17 Globemaster III is the US government’s premier transporter of high-level VIPs. This ungainly workhorse comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of defensive countermeasures that rivals those of most combat aircraft.
Defenses:
The Globemaster’s fuselage is lined with blister-like enclosures housing sensors to detect and track missile launches. Once an infrared or radar guided missile is detected, the aircraft’s computer automatically deploys next-generation POET and GEN-X countermeasures, as well as the famous “angel wings” spread of decoy flares.
Variants:
The latest variants of “The Moose” also boast the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM), a high-powered laser countermeasure system. These mini-turrets, sometimes as many as four on high-value flights, can engage and blind multiple incoming weapons at long-range and all autonomously. Even the US president often switches to a C-17 when visiting military personnel in Iraq or Afghanistan, which temporarily confers the “Air Force One” call sign to the humble “Moose”.
Ruggedness:
The Globemaster’s unique survivability traits, which include quadruple-redundant flight controls in case an enemy missile makes it through the laser defensive shield, set it apart. However, that’s only part of its incredible adaptability.
C-17 Globemaster III
Adaptability:
No other US transport can handle so many specialty, oversized loads and still land on unprepared runways. Thanks to the 5.5 meter wide cargo bay, C-17s can accommodate virtually all of the US Army’s heavy equipment, including Apache helicopters and even the 70-ton Abrams MBT. All while still leaving leg room for several dozen passengers.
Signature Mission:
C-17 T-shirt! Check these out in different colors, as well as other aircraft. Click here: amzn.to/2IjcNge
In one of their most stunning operations to date, 15 Globemasters launched the largest combat airborne operation since the invasion of Panama in 1989. During the dead of night, they deployed 954 paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade onto a hostile landing zone outside of Bashur, Iraq on March 26, 2003. Over the next two days, three squadrons of C-17s airlifted the remaining 2,500 troops of the brigade, as well as an entire armored battalion full of heavy M1 Abrams, M2 Bradleys, M113s and artillery pieces. All without losing a single aircraft to enemy fire or accidents.
Awesome :)
Cheers Buddy :)
Owned by the 12 NATO countries and stationed in Pápa, Hungary.
This same plane was spotted by me in Estonia.
Oh nice one. Thanks for Watching :)
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