#C-5 Galaxy
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.
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...
Is The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Bigger Than The Boeing 747?
Comparing the two largest American aircraft ever built.
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.
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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.
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Top 5 Transport Aircraft Of The US Air Force
These airlifters offer the organization impressive capabilities.
Top 5: The World's Largest Military Transport Aircraft
These behemoths are capable of transporting some of the heaviest payloads.