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ZZ178

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The Boeing Company C-17A Globemaster III(C17)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
4,700 nm
Cruise speed
490 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
2286 m
Landing distance
915 m
Weights
MTOW
259,400 kg
Fuel capacity
102,600 L
Dimensions
Length
53.0 m
Wingspan
52.2 m
Height
16.8 m
Capacity
Seats
100
Max passengers
100

Flight activity

(9 flights tracked)
Last 30 days
6
Last 90 days
9
Last seen
23 Aug 2026
Tracked since
26 May 2026
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 4h 51m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 3h 25m
  • Tracked flight11 Aug 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight7 Aug 2026 · 5h 23m
  • Tracked flight27 May 2026 · 18h 05m
  • Tracked flight27 May 2026 · 3h 48m
  • Tracked flight26 May 2026 · 7h 34m

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

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How common is this aircraft?
254The Boeing Company C-17A Globemaster III registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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