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C-5A Galaxy
Lockheed · USA
The C-5 Galaxy was designed to provide the USAF with intercontinental-range heavy airlift. It featured "drive-through" loading with a nose that flipped up and a rear ramp, allowing it to carry outsized cargo that no other plane could fit.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 932 km/h |
| Range | 12,900 km |
| Ceiling | 10,895 m |
| Engines | 4x General Electric TF39-GE-1C turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.