Home Tags C-5 Galaxy

#C-5 Galaxy

US Air Force Eyes Next-Generation Airlifter Entry To Service By Early 2040s

US Air Force Eyes Next-Generation Airlifter Entry To Service By Early 2040s

The NGAL program is still in the early stages of defining its requirements.

Vyte Klisauskaite 8 months ago
How The C-17 Globemaster Stacks Up Against The C-5 Galaxy In 2025

How The C-17 Globemaster Stacks Up Against The C-5 Galaxy In 2025

In 2025, the C-5 still leads in raw payload and range, while the C-17 dominates in flexibility and access, two giants th...

Victoria Agronsky 9 months ago
Is The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Bigger Than The Boeing 747?

Is The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Bigger Than The Boeing 747?

Comparing the two largest American aircraft ever built.

Daniel S Osipov 10 months ago
Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With A T-Tail?

Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With A T-Tail?

A look at one of the most striking design elements of the Air Force's largest aircraft.

Daniel S Osipov 10 months ago
Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With 4 Engines?

Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With 4 Engines?

The C-5 is among the largest military aircraft in the world. Is its galaxy-like size the reason why it was built with fo...

Peter Hanson 10 months ago
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?

How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Aircraft Were Built?

A total of 131 C-5 Galaxies were built, while Boeing's losing design went on to be the 747 and accumulated over 1,500 sa...

Aaron Spray 11 months ago
Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Antonov An-124?

Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Antonov An-124?

The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is larger than the Super Galaxy, although there are areas where the Super Galaxy has the edge ...

Aaron Spray 11 months ago
How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxies Are Left?

How Many Lockheed C-5 Galaxies Are Left?

52 Lockheed C-5s remain flying today, with most of the original 81 C-52Bs scrapped, in storage, or written off.

Aaron Spray 11 months ago
Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Airbus A380?

Is A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy Bigger Than An Airbus A380?

Apart from aircraft length, the Airbus A380 is comprehensively larger than the Air Force's C-5M Super Galaxy.

Aaron Spray 12 months ago
This Is The Largest Aircraft In The US Air Force

This Is The Largest Aircraft In The US Air Force

Just how big is it, and what's its story? Will its reign as the largest USAF plane be toppled? Let's find out!

Daniel S Osipov 1 year ago
Why The C-5 Galaxy Remains Essential For Military Transport In 2025

Why The C-5 Galaxy Remains Essential For Military Transport In 2025

The C-5 Galaxy's unparalleled carrying capacity, international reach, and ongoing improvements make it indispensable for...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
This Is The Largest Aircraft In The US Air Force

This Is The Largest Aircraft In The US Air Force

The largest aircraft in the US Air Force is famed for its, enormous payload capacity, illustrious service legacy and glo...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
5 Military Aircraft Built Exclusively For The US Air Force

5 Military Aircraft Built Exclusively For The US Air Force

Many advanced military aircraft were never exported - to protect the technology and sometimes because it was beyond othe...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
5 Remarkable Facts About The 55 Year Old USAF C-5 Galaxy

5 Remarkable Facts About The 55 Year Old USAF C-5 Galaxy

For all of its faults, the C-5 Galaxy is still chugging after 55 years, Here are 5 remarkable facts about this venerable...

Christian D. Orr 1 year ago
5 Can't-Miss US Military Air Shows You Should Add To Your Autumn Calendar

5 Can't-Miss US Military Air Shows You Should Add To Your Autumn Calendar

This autumn, visit many air shows around the country to see a wide range of historic and current US Air Force military a...

Aaron Spray 1 year ago
What US Defense Missions Does The C-5M Super Galaxy Support?

What US Defense Missions Does The C-5M Super Galaxy Support?

Despite the cynically humorous nickname of "FRED," the C-5M endures. Simple Flying examines mission types that the Supe...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Key Features Of The USAF Lockheed C-5 Super Galaxy

5 Key Features Of The USAF Lockheed C-5 Super Galaxy

The C-5 has been serving the U.S. Air Force since 1970. The latest edition, the C-5M Super Galaxy, comes with a spare of...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Amazing War Planes At The Largest Aircraft Boneyard In The World

5 Amazing War Planes At The Largest Aircraft Boneyard In The World

With almost 3,200 aircraft, including over 1,000 fighter jets, The Boneyard is home to an impressive array of retired mi...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5 Transport Aircraft Of The US Air Force

Top 5 Transport Aircraft Of The US Air Force

These airlifters offer the organization impressive capabilities.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Top 5: The World's Largest Military Transport Aircraft

Top 5: The World's Largest Military Transport Aircraft

These behemoths are capable of transporting some of the heaviest payloads.

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago