Definitely a C-17… call sign Sitka 53, 144th Airlift Squadron, AKANG. Did a low level to Kenai Airport, a few GOATs (go around after touchdown- not a true touch and go since only the main gear touches)… then a trip around Denali.
My old unit… I just texted a buddy of mine who happens to be driving it.
It’s a cargo plane that can carry large cargo, up to 171,900 lbs into and out of strips as short as 3500’ (well, it’s not carrying that much on short strips, but if light enough it can). It also does airdrop of cargo and personnel. Smaller than a C-5, larger than a C-130.
Amazing the weight they can carry.
Just noticed a typo- it’s 170,900 lbs, not 171,900. It’s max gross is 585,000.
Most I’ve ever carried personally is about 145,000
