Indian Air Force · Engine run-up
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Heavy military transport
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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Captured during engine run-up, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a heavy military transport aircraft. Operated by the Indian Air Force, the C-17 combines a large cargo capacity with impressive short-field performance, allowing it to operate from relatively austere airfields and play a crucial role in strategic airlift and rapid military deployment.
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How it was shot
Focal
85mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Shutter
1/125s
ISO
125
Date
2026-08-01
Airframe
The turntable
Azimuth
000°
Drag to rotate
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Specification
Role
Strategic airlift
Field performance
Short-field, austere strips
Capacity
Heavy cargo