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The C-17 Globemaster III is a highly capable cargo aircraft used by military operators.
The C-17 Globemaster III uses Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines, not literal Boeing 757 engines.
KEY POINTS
- The F117 engine is a military adaptation derived from the commercial Pratt & Whitney PW2000 used in some Boeing 757s.
- Despite similar core architectures, C-17 F117 engines have military-specific features, controls, and integration.
- The F117 and PW2000 engines are not directly interchangeable due to different operational and hardware requirements.
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