U.S. Air Force finalizing C-17 drag reduction tests

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U.S. Air Force officials aim to find out how to make the C-17 transport aircraft more cost-effective.
Photo by Kenji Thuloweit/U.S. Air Force


EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force is nearing the completion of its drag reduction tests for the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

In a statement announcing the final three phases of the program, the branch notes the Boeing-made military transport aircraft is one of the largest fuel consumers in the fleet. Air Force personnel have been exploring ways to make utilization more effective using 3D-printed parts supplied by Lockheed Martin.



http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Se...zing-C-17-drag-reduction-tests/1521480537456/

 

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Good news for India as well.

I wonder if we are planning on purchasing more C-17's ? Considering that the Boeing line is closing. @Abingdonboy