"Galaxy" or also known as the Lockheed C-5 which was built by Lockheed is a large military transport aircraft. Lockheed C-5 provides a heavy intercontinental-range strategic airlift capability, one that can carry outsize and oversize cargos, including all air-certifiable cargo for the United States Air Force (USAF). There are many similarities between the C-5 Galaxy and its smaller predecessor, the C-141 Starlifter, and the later C-17 Globemaster.
The C-5 Galaxy is one of the largest military aircraft in the world. It had a complex development because significant cost overruns were experienced and Lockheed suffered from the significant financial difficulties. Fractures in the wings of many C-5 aircraft were discovered shortly after it entered for service. Due to this problem, the C-5 fleet were limited in capability until corrective work was carried out. An upgraded version of C-5 is known as the C-5M Super Galaxy. It is built with new engines and modernized avionics. C-5M was designed to extend its service life beyond 2040.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Engine : Four General Electric TF39-GE-1C
- Range : 2,760 miles (4,440 km) with a 263,200 lb (119,400 kg) payload
- Service ceiling : 35,700 ft. at 615,000 lbs. gross weight
- Span : 222 ft. 9 in.
- Length : 247 ft. 1 in.
- Height : 65 ft. 1 in.
- Weight : 769,000 lbs. loaded
- Crew : Typical: Seven (aircraft commander, pilot, two flight engineers, three loadmasters) | Minimum: Four (pilot, copilot, two flight engineers)
- Thrust/weight : 0.22
The C-5 Galaxy has been operated since 1969 by USAF. During that time, the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy has been used to support US military operations in all major contingencies which include Vietnam, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan; as well as in support of allies, such as Israel during the Yom Kippur War and NATO operations in the Gulf War. Not to mentioned that it has also been used to distribute humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and support the US Space Shuttle program run by NASA.
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