Australia Finds C-17 Mod Could Cut Fuel Burn 0.6-1.2%

Finlets in one configuration tested on a Boeing C-17 of the U.S. Air Force.
Credit: U.S. Air Force
MELBOURNE, Australia—An aerodynamic modification for Boeing C-17 Globemasters would cut fuel burn by 0.6-1.2%, with a corresponding extension in range, according to studies by Australian defense scientists supporting a multinational program. The results of the work, completed about two years ago...
Bradley Perrett

Bradley Perrett covered China, Japan, South Korea and Australia. He is a Mandarin-speaking Australian.

Subscription Required

 

Australia Finds C-17 Mod Could Cut Fuel Burn 0.6-1.2% is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Aerospace Daily & Defense Report through your company? Login with your existing email and password.

Not a member?  Learn how you can access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the aerospace and defense community.