Boeing has partnered with Curtiss-Wright Corporation to deliver mission computers for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft.
The deal aligns with an ongoing modernization process for the fleet, operational since the 1990s.
Under the agreement, Boeing will receive computer devices with a modular open systems approach (MOSA), supporting enhanced digital performance and expanded compatibility with future modules.
Curtiss-Wright said that the collaboration with Boeing is expected to support C-17 fleets beyond the US military and “through the aircraft’s planned service life.”
Currently, the air force’s inventory has over 200 Globemaster IIIs, parts of which are distributed across the regular force, the air national guard, and reserve commands.
“By delivering rugged, modular mission computing technology, we are supporting the long-term readiness of the C-17, a platform essential to global logistics and mobility operations,” said Lynn Bamford, CEO and chairperson of Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
“Our scalable, MOSA-aligned solution is designed to evolve with future mission needs, helping to ensure availability and performance for decades to come.”
The Globemaster III
Developed by Boeing, the C-17 Globemaster III can carry up to 170,900 pounds (77,519 kilograms) of cargo, or approximately 100 paratroopers.
It is operated by two pilots and a loadmaster, and is powered by four Pratt & Whitney PW2000 turbofan engines.
The plane measures 174 feet (53 meters) long and has a wingspan of 170 feet (52 meters).
The C-127 has a top speed of 450 knots (518 miles/833 kilometers per hour), a range of 2,420 nautical miles (2,785 miles/4,482 kilometers), and an operational altitude of 45,000 feet (13,716 meters).
