1/200 USAF BC-17 (Charlotte ANG) 00183

Designed by McDonnell Douglas as a military transport aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster III was first flown on September 15, 1991. This enormous aircraft is used for strategic airlift of cargo and troops, and is capable of rapidly deploying and sustaining combat troops in potential battle areas. Among its many additional uses are medical evacuation, airdrop and tactical airlift. Powered by four reversible turbofan engines, the C-17 requires a crew of just three (a pilot, copilot and loadmaster). Its maximum payload is 170,900 pounds and it is capable of carrying and dropping 102 paratroopers and their equipment.

Features:

- Scale 1/200

- Aircraft: Boeing C-17A

- Airline: USAF

- Dimensions (L x W): 10.43 x 10.18 inches

- Higly-detailed diecast airplanes

- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.

- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.

- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.

- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.

- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"