C-17A Globemaster III

C-17A Globemaster III

The C-17A Globemaster III heavy airlifter brings big cargo loads to your airports, with a rear ramp that lowers whenever it loads or unloads. This mod includes two versions, listed together under one depot entry.

Two versions

• C-17A Globemaster III (civilian): a military airlifter converted for civilian freight, in an unbranded matte charcoal and black finish. Its red accent stripes and engine intake rings follow the in-game color picker.
• C-17A Globemaster III (USAF): the military original in Air Mobility Command gray with light weathering, U.S. Air Force titles, national insignia, a tail flag and an Edwards AFB tail band.

Both versions share the same model, animations and in-game performance.

In-game specifications

• Available from: 1993
• Maximum speed: 828 km/h (514 mph)
• Capacity: 105 units of any cargo type, in three cargo bays
• Size: Large
• Liveries: civilian (customizable accents) and USAF

Features

• Rear cargo ramp that lowers when loading and unloading, with a textured cargo floor and ramp deck
• Retractable landing gear: twelve main wheels and a steerable nose gear, with closing gear doors
• Spinning engine fans in flight and animated flaps
• Cockpit interior with transparent windows and visible crew
• Base-game jet engine sounds
• Three levels of detail for viewing at different distances

Credits

Original model: C-17 Globemaster III by KOG_THORNS, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted for TF3 with new civilian and USAF liveries, material, animation, interior and LOD changes. No author endorsement is implied.

Original C-17 model by KOG_THORNS. TF3 conversion, civilian and USAF liveries, animation integration, and vehicle setup by Maverick. See the included THIRD_PARTY_CREDITS.md for source and license notices.