Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

The C-5 Galaxy is a large military cargo aircraft made by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin) used by the United States Air Force. It is the largest aircraft being used with the United States Air Force.^[4] It first flew in 1968 and was introduced in 1970. It is one of the biggest transports in the world. It is 247 feet (75 m) long, 65 feet (19 m) high, has a wingspan of 222 feet (67 m), and can weigh up to 840,000 pounds (378,000 kg).^[5]

C-5 Galaxy
A United States Air Force C-5 in-flight
Role	Strategic airlifter
National origin	United States
Manufacturer	Lockheed
First flight	30 June 1968[1]
Introduction	June 1970
Status	Operational Active: 36 Reserve: 37 ANG: 21[2]
Primary user	United States Air Force
Produced	C-5A: 1968–1973 C-5B: 1985–1989 C-5M upgrades: 2006–present
Number built	131 (C-5A: 81, C-5B: 50)
Unit cost	C-5B: US$168 million (1987)[3]

First flight of the C-5M "Super Galaxy."

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

It is used to fly military equipment on to battlefields, and because of its size, it can even carry tanks and helicopters. Five C-5s have crashed.

A newer version has recently been introduced, the C-5M "Super Galaxy." It can carry up to 281,001 pounds (127,460 kg).^[6]