Comparison of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars [S]ave
| Attribute |  Boeing C-17 Globemaster III × |  Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Northrop Grumman |
| Model | Boeing C-17 Globemaster III | Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Stars |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1991 | 1996 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 2015 | 2008 |
| Type | Military Transport Planes | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | C17 | E8C |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 4x Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 | 4x 4 X Pratt and Whitney JT3D-3B turbojet |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 40,440 | 18,000 |
| Avionics | BAE Systems Avionics , AlliedSignal AN/APS-133(V) weather and mapping radar | AN/APY-7 synthetic aperture radar, SCDL, 12 ARC-164 UHF radios w/ HAVE QUICK |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 833 | 945 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 213 | 259 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,482 | 6,821 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.034 | 0.078 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 13,716 | 12,802 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 7.62 | 10.16 |
| Take off distance (m) | 2,316 | 3,000 |
| Landing distance (m) | 914 | 1,800 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 265,352 | 152,400 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 202,721 | 112,100 |
| Max payload (kg) | 77,520 | 37,100 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 134,556 | 90,301 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 591.8 | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 12 | 28 |
| Seats - business class | - | 21 |
| Cabin height (m) | 4.5 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 5.49 | - |
| Cabin length (m) | 26.82 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 53 | 46.6 |
| Tail height (m) | 16.79 | 12.95 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 6.86 | 3.76 |
| Wing span (m) | 51.75 | 44.4 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | Raked Wingtips |
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