C-141 Starlifter vs C-17 Globemaster III
| American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 51.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,185 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-141 Starlifter has a longer range at 4,723 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 146,556 kg.
Which is larger, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 51.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 28 years before the C-17 Globemaster III which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-141 Starlifter or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-141 Starlifter has been produced in greater numbers with 285 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.