This is the most incredible plane in the world: C17 globemaster III

In the world of aeronautics More and better models of airplanes, light aircraft and fighters are being created every time. We understand aeronautical engineering as the discipline that is responsible for the study and development of aircraft, spacecraft and associated equipment. With the advancement of new technologies, this field has seen numerous advances, such as the metamaterial that makes fighters invisible invented by China or the White Emperor: a supersonic fighter that can operate in space. But in the same way, there are other models that cause a stir due to the technology they have.

What is this plane and why does it attract attention?

According to the United States Air Force website It is the most flexible cargo aircraft that has been incorporated into air transport. It is capable of carrying out rapid strategic deliveries of troops and all types of cargo to the main operational bases.

One of its characteristics that makes it special is that it is capable of deploying its reverses in full flight. The reversals are the system that causes the motors to generate rearward forcethat is, they make the air come out of the engine forward. This is because they can open small doors on the sides and the air is redirected forward, leaving through those sides. This helps when the fast descentsthat is, when you want to descend the altitude aggressively without gaining speed, this allows the aircraft to do so comfortably.

The reliability and ease of maintenance These are two advantages that make it unmatched. It has a 92 percent mission completion success rate. With 53 meters long and a wingspan of 51.75 meters. It has 4 Pratt & Whitney F117-pw-100 turbofan engines, based on the Pratt & Whitney PW2040 of the Boeing 757.

The plane is easy to operate as it only requires three crew members (pilot, co-pilot and loadmaster) to operate. This reduces labor requirements, risk exposure and long-term operating costs. Another aspect that stands out is the load capacity, with 77,519 kilos and a cruising altitude of 8,534 meters or what is the same 28,000 feet and a cruising speed of approximately 450 knots, that is, about 833 kilometers per hour.

Other incredible planes

If we focus on airplanes that stand out for their speed and power, we have to talk about the famous ones “fighters” either fighter jets. Some of the most incredible are:

  • F16: Although it is not the fastest “fighter”, it stands out for its great versatility and constant modernization. It has been 50 years since its first flight. With these fighters, the countries that use them not only ensure superiority in speed, but also incorporate the latest technology to maintain the advantage in aerial combat and defensive missions.
Image of an F16 from Taiwan. The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, assured this Saturday that the only future path that awaits Taiwan is unification with the mainland, in the midst of months of tension with the territory and, in a few days now part, with their aspirations to obtain more international representation.The reason
China presents J-35 stealth fighter jet to catch up with the United States
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  • MiG-25 Foxbat: This Soviet aircraft, with a top speed of Mach 2.83 (approximately 3,000 km/h), is the fastest operational fighter in the world. Although it is now retired in most countries, it is still part of the arsenals of nations such as Syria. During the Cold War, the MiG-25 was known for its ability to outspeed other aircraft, although it is somewhat outdated in terms of modern electronics.