The Contrails: Aircraft, Weapons Systems: C-5A/B/C/M Galaxy
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Manufacturer: Lockheed
Function: Outsize cargo transport
Service Date: 1970
Crew: Seven
Speed: 518 mph
Production: 131
Inventory: 94
Commentary: The C-5 is the USAF’s largest transport aircraft. The C-5 is capable of carrying two M1 Abrams battle tanks, six Apache helicopters, or a quarter million pounds of relief supplies. The USAF is upgrading the fleet to the C-5M configuration with new avionics and engines.