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 43,000 lbf
Weapons:
None
Dimensions:
| Length: | 247 ft. 1 in. |
| Wing Span: | 222 ft. 9 in. |
| Wing Area: | 6,200 sq.ft |
| Height: | 65 ft. 1 in. |
| Empty Weight: | 172,370 lbs |
| Max. Weight: | 840,000 lbs |
| Max. Payload: | 270,000 lbs |
| Internal Fuel: | 332,500 lbs |
Performance:
| Max. Speed: | 600 mph |
| Cruise Speed: | 586 mph |
| Service Ceiling: | 34,000 ft. |
| Normal Range: | 2,400 nm |
| Max. Range: | 6,320 nm |
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