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| | Code: DM-56261 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Dragon Models 1:400 Warbirds 56261
McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III Diecast Model
USAF 62nd AW, #02-1111, McChord AFB, WA |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas C-17A Globemaster III | | 5.25" | | 5" |
One USAF unit to operate the Globemaster III is the 62nd Airlift Wing (62 AW). This formation containing 7,200 personnel is based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in the state of Washington. The active-duty unit is part of the Eighteenth Air Force of the Air Mobility Command. The newest Dragon Warbirds item depicts one C-17 from 62 AW. The model is accurately formed, and the unit's markings are sharply printed on the fuselage and tail. This is an impressive miniature version of an important transport aircraft with expansive capabilities. Designed by McDonnell Douglas as a military transport aircraft, the C-17 Globemaster III was first flown on September 15, 1991. This enormous aircraft is used for strategic airlift of cargo and troops, and is capable of rapidly deploying and sustaining combat troops in potential battle areas. Among its many additional uses are medical evacuation, airdrop and tactical airlift. Powered by four reversible turbofan engines, the C-17 requires a crew of just three (a pilot, copilot and loadmaster). Its Maximum payload is 170,900 pounds and it is capable of carrying and dropping 102 paratroopers and their equipment. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:400 Warbirds Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircaft. Dragon Models "Dragon Wings 1:400 Warbirds Series" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Fuselage, wings and landing gear proportionally accurate compared to real aircraft.
- Main wings to scale with authentic and detailed panel lines engraved.
- Engines based on airline specifications and accurate for each model.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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