Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft "Altus Air Force Base" United States Air Force "Gemini 200" Series 1/200 Diecast Model Airplane by Gem
Brand new 1/200 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft "Altus Air Force Base" United States Air Force "Gemini 200" Series die cast model by GeminiJets. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Has opening cargo door. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-10.5 Wingspan-10.125 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS: The USAF C-17A Globemaster III with tail number 00179 based at Altus Air Force Base is an essential component of the United States Air Forces (USAF) strategic airlift capabilities. This massive cargo aircraft has played a vital role in numerous conflicts and humanitarian missions showcasing its versatility and reliability.The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft that was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) from the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries forward the name of two previous piston-engine military cargo aircraft the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II. The C-17 is based upon the YC-15 a smaller prototype airlifter designed during the 1970s. It was designed to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and also fulfill some of the duties of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. Compared to the YC-15 the redesigned airlifter differed in having swept wings increased size and more powerful engines. Development was protracted by a series of design issues causing the company to incur a loss of nearly US$1.5 billion on the programs development phase. On 15 September 1991 roughly one year behind schedule the first C-17 performed its maiden fli