Good idea Paul, but I think that this one would work a tad better....

http://www.af.mil/news/factsheets/C_17_Globemaster_III.html
And it uses Pratt & Whitney engines...  ;-)
Blake

Perhaps. What is the takeoff speed? Gross weight? Wing span?
Paul Lamar

I cant find takeoff speed....   ;(
Gross weight is 585,000 pounds
Maximum payload capacity  is 170,900 pounds
The C-17 measures 174 feet long (53 meters) with a wingspan of 169 feet, 10
inches (51.75 meters).

The C-17 is capable of landing a full payload in less than 3000 feet. The
propulsive lift system uses engine exhaust to generate lift. The engine exhaust
is directed onto large flaps which extend into the exhaust stream allowing the
aircraft to fly a steep approach at a relatively low landing speed.

 The aircraft is capable of turning in a small radius and can complete a 180
degree star turn in 80 feet. The aircraft can also carry out routine backing. A
fully loaded aircraft is capable of backing up a 2% gradient slope using the
directed flow thrust reversers

Blake

 
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