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Flight test files: C-17 Globemaster III – The role of NASA in shaping a cargo aircraft icon

C-17 Globemaster III development relied heavily on NASA research, combining advanced aerodynamics, STOL capability and fly-by ...
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NASA innovations shaped the C-17 Globemaster III’s capabilities

The C-17 Globemaster III, the U.S. Air Force’s most versatile cargo aircraft, was built on decades of NASA research. Contributions from multiple NASA centers included powered-lift flap systems, ...