- Strategic Transport -
C-17B Picture A - C-17B Picture B - C-17B Picture C
EK-17B Picture A - EK-17B Picture B - EK-17B Picture C
Games Featured In:
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (JP)
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (non-JP)
Operators:
General Resource Defense Force
Variants:
EK-17U (UPEO Tanker)
Overview:
GR's modernized incarnation of the original C-17, the "Globemaster" features new upgrades which improves overall performance and range. It also allows the type to take on new supporting roles such as Tanker or VIP transport.
New additions include larger high bypass turbofans, their placement has been moved to within the wing (for Coanda effect) to enable better STOL capability. It is also COFFIN equipped to lessen crew requirements and features reshaped control surfaces allow for faster cruising performance.
Several derivatives of the C-17B exist. Including a special VIP version with a fifth engine, as well as a dedicated tanker version, the EK-17U.
SOURCE:
Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere (the game itself)
ACCREDITATION:
Original Article and Screenshots By: Antare

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