Number: RS22763
Title: Military Airlift: C-17 Program Background
Authors: William Knight and Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The C-17 Globemaster III is a long-range cargo aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force since 1993. To date, Congress has funded 190 C-17s for the Air Force. The C-17 program remains a key issue as Congress evaluates the needs of DOD's strategic airlift force. This paper provides program background for the C-17.
Pages: 6
Date: October 22, 2008