Boeing C-17A Globemaster III for FSX/P3D
6 reviews As one of the most important aircraft McDonnell Douglas and Boeing ever created, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III was a proper game-changer. Still in service today, it first took to the skies in 1991 before being introduced to the market in1995. Read more...
- Compatibility
- Microsoft Flight Simulator X inc. Steam Edition & Prepar3D v3, v4, v5
- File size
- 514 MB
- Developer
- Virtavia
Commonly used by the likes of the US Air Force, Royal Air Force, and the Indian Air Force among many others, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a very popular aircraft for good reason.
It was known as one of the most versatile military transport crafts around, with space for military transport, strategic airlifts, transporting infantry, and also medical evacuation. These numerous features ensure that the aircraft has a long service history, being able to fulfill a whole variety of roles for the Air Forces that it serves.
For FSX/P3D, though, the lack of the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is quite a letdown. This add-on adds this popular aircraft into your collection, meaning that you can easily fly the flag of the many nations who make use of the C-17. If you would like to see why it's such a versatile and regularly used aircraft, this authentic take will make sure you fully appreciate the C-17.
What's New?
- Highly impressive optimization carried out to ensure the C-17 operates in perfect harmony with the FSX & P3D v4/v5 SDK.
- Changes to the quality of the model itself, making sure that it matches the shape, size, and profile of the C-17.
- 2048 x 2048 pixel quality ensures that this looks robust and carries all of the design hallmarks of the real aircraft.
- Carries important key FSX design features, such as bloom features, self-shadowing, and also bump mapping to help make every detail stand out.
- Impressive 2D cockpit with many clickable functions within the cockpit, making sure that many critical C-17 systems are fully replicated.
- 2D panel suite makes sure that you can easily navigate your flight using many new features exclusive to these panels.
- High quality sounds produced by Turbine Sound Studios makes sure that every flight is as enjoyable as is possible, with sounds relating to your actions.
- New animations delivered for things like spoilerons, front exits, and steps, windscreen wipers, and doors.
- New pilot and formation light models can be turned on/off per your personal preference.
What's Included?
On top of a deeply detailed 29-page user manual, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III comes with a host of useful extras for you to use. For example, users can make use of eleven fresh new paint schemes included to make sure that every flight is as enjoyable as it can be. This also covers the majority of the countries that happen to use the C-17. This includes:
- March AFRC - 55140
- McChord AMC - 10186
- McGuire AMC - 44130
- Mississippi ANG - 33113
- Hawaii ANG - 55147
- Royal Australian Air Force - A41-207
- Royal Air Force - ZZ171
- Royal Canadian Air Force - 177701
- Bare 'Primer', the pre-delivery scheme - 00172
- NATO, Papa AB, Hungary - 001
- Qatar Emiri AF, Al Udeid AB, Qatar - 80201
About Virtavia
Founded in 1999 by Phil Perrott and originally named Alphasim who developed freeware aircraft for FS2004/FSX. Now rebranded as Virtavia who now publish payware add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Prepar3D based on the old heavily modified Alphasim stock.
Virtavia has a focus on military aircraft add-ons compatible with FSX, Prepar3D, and X-Plane. Focusing on historic and modern military aircraft, their add-ons have been well received by flight sim pilots and rated highly.
SimShack stock the entire range of Virtavia add-ons and continue to list any new versions or releases announced by Virtavia.
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Customer Reviews
Rated 4.8/5.0 based on 6 customer reviews
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Michael Posford 03/12/2021
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5/5 Verified Purchase
After a tricky start (Finger trouble on my part), the installation was a great success and this magnificent aircraft was ready to take to the skies. The quality and detail is stunning and the test flight from Richmond AB (YSRI) to Canberra (YSCB) was a perfect flight plan to try out all the features. Being a large aircraft, I let it have plenty of sky and the ILS approach onto runway 35 could not have been better. With reverse thrust and with the spoilers out, the stopping distance was short enough to turn off into the Air Force buildings and parking area. Everything during the flight was smooth and positive and it left me to look forward to further flights.
Installing into P3Dv5, I found that it wanted to go into the C/: Program Files (86x) until I discovered that it should have gone into C/: Program Files and after deleting the (86x), the problem was solved.
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Montgomery Bonner 10/03/2018
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5/5 Verified Purchase
This version works better on the FSX base program than the same plane downloaded for the FSX Steam Version. It just seems to operate without jumping and stuttering. The settings are the same on both platforms. This is worth the price. The plane flies great, takes off quick, and wants to keep flying, so you got to force the thing down. Arm Spoilers if available, or even have them out a little when landing. Lots of power in those engines.
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Tony Wales 06/02/2016
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4/5 Verified Purchase
I bought C17 and CH53. Helicopter works fine and nice to fly but when load C17 it is simulator pause mode and wont come out despite pressing P or using options. Have contacted Virtavia but they say no tech reason for it doing this as been out since 2010. Waiting to hear back.
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Kent Cretors 03/19/2016
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5/5 Verified Purchase
This aircraft is simple to fly and very detailed in and outside of the airplane. The sounds are excellent. The only problem is getting the rear cargo door down to the ground.
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Greg Smith 03/24/2020
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5/5 Verified Purchase
Very nice aircraft, still trying to land successfully. Good textures exterior and interior. I like the 2d panels, very convenient. Highly recommend.
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Adesoji Adebisi 05/13/2020
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5/5 Verified Purchase
Product was as described, and with every flight, I don't think the purchase was a mistake.
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