Lockheed C-5A Galaxy (L-500) Aircraft Data
The C-5 Galaxy is a large high-wing cargo aircraft, with a distinctive high T-tail, 25 degree wing sweep, and four TF39 turbofan engines mounted on pylons beneath the wings. The C-5 has 12 internal wing tanks and is equipped for aerial refueling. It has both nose and aft doors for "drive-through" loading and unloading of cargo. It also has an upper deck seating area for 73 passengers. The passengers face the rear of the aircraft, rather than forward.
The C-5A is the original version of the C-5. The first C-5A was delivered to the USAF on 17 December 1969.
The C-5A is the original version of the C-5. The first C-5A was delivered to the USAF on 17 December 1969.
- Country of Origin: United States
- First Flight: 1968
- Initial Service Date: 1970
- No. Built: 81
- No. In Service: 77
- No. of Hardpoints: 0
- Crew: 8
Power:
4× General Electric TF39-GE-1C high-bypass turbofans at 190 kN
Weapons:
None
Dimensions:
| Length: | 75.31 m. |
| Wing Span: | 67.89 m. |
| Wing Area: | 576 m² |
| Height: | 19.84 m. |
| Empty Weight: | 172,370 kg. |
| Max. Weight: | 381,000 kg. |
| Max. Payload: | 122,470 kg. |
| Internal Fuel: | 151,136 kg. |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 968 kph |
| Cruise Speed: | 943 kph |
| Service Ceiling: | 10,400 m. |
| Normal Range: | 4,440 km |
| Max. Range: | 11,700 km |
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