C-5M Super Galaxy
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The C-5M Super Galaxy is a strategic heavy airlifter built by Lockheed in the USA. It first flew in 1968 and entered service in 2009. Carry outsize military cargo across the world, loading from both ends.
- Top speed919 km/h (571 mph)
- Range8,900 km (5,530 miles)
- First flight1968
- Wingspan67.9 m (223 ft)
C-5M Super Galaxy specs
| Top speed | 919 km/h (571 mph) |
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| Range | 8,900 km (5,530 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 10,600 m (34,777 ft)With 605,000 lb on board (Air Force figure). |
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| Length | 75.3 m (247 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 67.9 m (223 ft) |
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| Height | 19.8 m (65 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 381 t (839,953 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 122 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × CF6-80C2 turbofan |
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| First flight | 1968The C-5 first flew in 1968; the C-5M upgrade first flew in 2006. |
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| Entered service | 2009C-5M deliveries; the original C-5 entered service in 1970. |
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| Built by | Lockheed (USA) |
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C-5M Super Galaxy facts
- Both its nose and tail open, so vehicles can drive straight through.
- One of the largest military aircraft in the world.
Quick quiz
When did the C-5M Super Galaxy first fly?
In 1968.
Who built the C-5M Super Galaxy?
Lockheed, in the USA.
How fast can the C-5M Super Galaxy fly?
Its top speed is 919 km/h (571 mph).
How far can the C-5M Super Galaxy fly?
About 8,900 km (5,530 miles).
Photos, a true-scale silhouette, quizzes, flashcards, the Size Lab and the Sky Run game.
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