Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy

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A Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy with nose cargo door open welcomes visitors at an airshow under dramatic skies.

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Aircraft

C-5M Super Galaxy C5MF

US Air Force (Air Force Reserve Command) standard livery

Airline

U.S. Air Force Reserve Command

Manufacturer

Lockheed Martin

Gear

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Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Weather Warrior, Military Maverick

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Epic front view of the C-5 and crowd; overcast light mutes detail and busy apron pulls focus from the jet.

Insights

Aviation History

One of the largest military transport aircraft in the world; backbone of USAF’s strategic airlift capability. Modernized version with new engines and avionics.

Fleet Rarity

One of around 50 C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft in the USAF fleet.

Record Flights

Regularly used for outsized cargo and strategic logistics including humanitarian, combat, and space missions.

Safety & Events

C-5s have participated in historic airlifts, disaster relief, and some emergency landings due to gear issues; several non-fatal incidents noted in history.

Future Outlook

In active service; projected to serve into the 2040s.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80C2

Engine

67.89 meters

Wingspan

75.31 meters

Length

11,265 kilometers

Range

830 km/h

Speed

122,472 kilograms (cargo)

Capacity

381,018 kilograms

MTOW

19.84 meters

Height

4 × 224 kN (50,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant; approx 90-100 dB on takeoff

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