Boeing has unveiled the REVOLVER launcher system for the C-17 Globemaster III, capable of deploying X-51A Waverider hypersonic missiles.

Oct 18, 2021 · The Air Force is planning a live-fire demonstration before the end of the year that could transform C-17 and C-130 airlifters into strike aircraft.

Jun 22, 2024 · A new REVOLVER launcher system, designed to fit within the cargo compartment of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, has been unveiled, showcasing unprecedented capabilities in deploying Boeing X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles.

The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) between the 1980s to the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The C-17 carries forward the name of two previous piston-engined military cargo aircraft, the Douglas C-74 Globemaster and the Douglas C-124 ...

Jul 9, 2024 · Boeing has unveiled a new system that allows C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft to launch multiple hypersonic missiles. Dubbed the “Revolver,” the innovative system features an advanced electromagnetic catapult mechanism that enables the rapid launch of up to 12 X-51A Waverider hypersonic cruise missiles.

Sep 17, 2020 · AMC is testing how the C-17 can both carry in combat weapons systems, and contribute to a fight by dropping bombs & providing targeting data for artillery.

Jun 25, 2024 · Known for its impressive versatility, the C-17 can transport 102 paratroopers, 54 medical patients, or 85 tons of cargo, including tanks. Operating with a crew of just three, it can fly directly from the US to virtually any global destination, thanks to its mid-air refueling capability.

The C-17 Globemaster III is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force and is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo to main operating bases or directly to forward bases in the deployment area.

Apr 26, 2021 · During the test, a Boeing C-17 Globemaster, one of the United States’ strategic and tactical heavy-lift transport aircraft, simulated the release of a palletized Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff...

Jun 25, 2024 · Boeing has introduced the new REVOLVER launcher system. This system is expected to significantly upgrade the C-17 Globemaster III, allowing it to carry powerful hypersonic missiles. This...