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Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The C-17 Globemaster With 4 Engines?

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Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The C-17 Globemaster With 4 Engines?

The C-17 Globemaster III's four-engine design holds the key to its unrivaled capabilities, but was this a choice of power or necessity?

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