C-5 Galaxy

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C-5 Galaxy

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Description

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RoleHeavy strategic airlift transport

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Crew7 (pilot, copilot, two flight engineers, three loadmasters)

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Dimensions

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Length247.1 ft75.3 m

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Wingspan222.9 ft67.89 m

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Height65.1 ft19.84 m

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Wing area6,200 ft²576 m²

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Weights

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Empty337,937 lb153,285 kg

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Loaded769,000 lb348,810 kg

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Maximum take-off840,000 lb381,024 kg

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Powerplant

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EnginesFour General Electric TF39-1 turbofans

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Thrust43,000 lbf191 kN

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Performance

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Maximum speed570 mph917 km/h

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Combat range3,749 mi6,033 km

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Ferry range7,991 mi12,860 km

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Service ceiling34,000 ft10.36 km

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Rate of climb1,800 ft/min549 m/min

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The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is one of the largest aircraft in the world. It can carry outsize and oversize cargo intercontinental ranges and can take off or land in relatively short distances. Ground crews can load and off load the C-5 simultaneously at the front and rear cargo openings.

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