Boeing by Kristen Wedul https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1 C-17 Globemaster III en-us 2017-04-11 18:58:14 UTC 2025-09-30 13:54:10 UTC hello@padlet.com Boeing & the C-17 kristen_w333 https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165967934 The U.S. Air Force was wanting a more advanced cargo plane. Originally, the production of the C-17 was contracted through McDonnell Douglas. Boeing and Douglas merged in 1996 with Boeing taking over production. ]]> 2017-04-11 19:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165967934 Why the C-17? kristen_w333 https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165969772 The U.S. Air Force was looking for a plane that met more of their global needs. Larger cargo called for a larger plane. 
Transportation for a helicopter? No problem. ]]> 2017-04-11 19:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165969772 The Need for Expansion in Foreign Markets kristen_w333 https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165973290 With fewer orders coming from the U.S., in 2010, Boeing upped their pitch to foreign markets. Their goal was to extend the life of the C-17 production line. ]]> 2017-04-11 19:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165973290 Where Can You Find the C-17? kristen_w333 https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165974674 The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, NATO Heavy Airlift Wing, India, and Kuwait. ]]> 2017-04-11 19:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165974674 Where is Production Today? kristen_w333 https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165975408 Production of the C-17 ceased in 2015. Though foreign markets did extend the production life it could not keep it alive. Overall, the C-17 was in production for over 30 years. ]]> 2017-04-11 20:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165975408 A Difficult Sell kristen_w333 https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165978528 Though the C-17 met and exceeded all requirements from the U.S. Air Force, planes are built to last and eventually the need from the U.S. receded. Due to the high cost of the plane, Boeing's market was limited in countries that would be able to afford it and needed it. 

Average Cost of a Military Cargo Plane: $40,000,000

C-17 Globemaster III: $218,000,000]]> 2017-04-11 20:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kristen_w333/jkcx9y2x3hl1/wish/165978528