BOEING C17 REFERENCE INFORMATION

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Handbook. For standard procedures, see the Checklists tab.

Total Flight Simulator aircraft weight with full fuel
585,000 lbs

NOTE: To adjust fuel load, on the Aircraft menu, click Fuel.

VMO - Maximum Operating Speed (airspeed)
350 KIAS

MMO - Maximum Operating Speed (Mach)
.825 Mach

Maximum Landing Gear Retraction Speed
250 KIAS/.82 Mach

Maximum Landing Gear Extension Speed
250 KIAS/.82 Mach

Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed
250 KIAS/.82 Mach

Maximum Flap (Placard) Speeds
Flaps/Slats KIAS
0 EXT 280
1/2 EXT 250
3/4 EXT 190
Full EXT 175


VG - Takeoff Commit Speed ("Go" Speed)
Standard temperature, sea-level pressure altitude
147 KIAS (580,000 lbs, flaps 1/2)
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude
156 KIAS (580,000 lbs, flaps 1/2)

VR - Rotate Speed (dry runway)
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
147 KIAS (580,000 lbs, flaps 1/2)
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude
156 KIAS (580,000 lbs, flaps 1/2)

VC - Minimum Climb Speed (for one engine out continous climb)
Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
156 KIAS (580,000 lbs, flaps 1/2)
Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude
167 KIAS (580,000 lbs, flaps 1/2)

Vapp - Landing Approach Speed (Sea Level)
152 KIAS (530,000 lbs, flaps 3/4; gear down)
N/A KIAS (530,000 lbs, flaps FULL; gear down)
138 KIAS (450,000 lbs, flaps 3/4; gear down)
133 KIAS (450,000 lbs, flaps FULL; gear down)

Vapp - Landing Approach Speed (5000' ASL)
154 KIAS (530,000 lbs, flaps 3/4; gear down)
N/A KIAS (530,000 lbs, flaps FULL; gear down)
139 KIAS (450,000 lbs, flaps 3/4; gear down)
133 KIAS (450,000 lbs, flaps FULL; gear down)

NOTE: For explanations of speeds used on this tab, see "V-speeds" in the Glossary section of Help.