Aircraft/Missile Information
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is an American military transport aircraft built by Lockheed. It was designed to provide strategic heavy airlift over intercontinental distances and to carry outsize and oversize cargo. The C-5 Galaxy has been operated by the United States Air Force since 1969 and is one of the largest military aircraft in the world.
Model Lockheed C-5B Galaxy Length 247.83 ft | 75.54 m Width 222.70 ft | 67.88 m Height 65.12 ft | 19.85 m Engine(s) 4 x General Electric TF39-GE-1C turbofans generating 43,000lbs of thrust each. Empty Weight 373,999 lbs | 169,643 kg MTOW 836,996 lbs | 379,655 kg Max Speed 572 mph | 920 km/h | 497 kts Max Range 6,468 miles | 10,410 km Ceiling 0 ft | 0 m | 0.0 miles Climb Rate 1,725 ft/min (525.78 m/min) Hardpoints 0 Armament None. Accommodations 7 (pilot, co-pilot, two flight engineers and three loadmasters) Operators the United States of America
