Boeing has unveiled the REVOLVER launcher system for the C-17 Globemaster III, capable of deploying X-51A Waverider hypersonic missiles.
Boeing has unveiled the innovative REVOLVER launcher system. It is expected to become a game-changer that can transform the C-17 Globemaster III into a formidable hypersonic missile carrier.
Its design ensures precise and speedy deployment of each missile, enhancing the US’ aerial strike capabilities.The C-17 Globemaster III, the second-largest aircraft in the US Air Force fleet after the C-5M Super Galaxy, is nicknamed the “Buddha” due to its robust appearance. Capable of102 paratroopers, 54 medical patients, or 85 tons of cargo, including tanks, it operates with a crew of three and can fly directly from the US to virtually any global destination with mid-air refueling.
The future integration and testing of the REVOLVER launcher and X-51A Waverider on the C-17 platform will highlight advancements in military capabilities. It promises to improve operations with rapid, high-speed missile deployment and set new standards in defense.In March this year, the US Air Force tested a hypersonic cruise missile in the Pacific for the first time, seen as a signal to China that Washington remains competitive in a weapons arena where Beijing is perceived to have an advantage.
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