Lockheed C-5 'Galaxy' by junge1
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Description
The C-5 is an US Air Force cargo aircraft replacing the C-141.
General statistics:
Crew: 8 typical; Pilot, 1st pilot, 1st officer, 2 flight engineers, 3 load masters
Payload: 270,000lb (122,470kg)
Length: 247-ft 1-in (75.31m)
Wingspan: 222-ft 9-in (67.89m)
Height: 65-ft 1-in (19.84m)
Wing area: 6,200 square ft (576 square meter)
Empty weight: 380,000lb (172,370kg)
Loaded weight: 769,000lb (348,800kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 840,000lb (381,000kg)
Power plant: 4 x General Electric TF39-GE-1C high-bypass turbofan, 43,000lbf each
Performance:
Maximum speed: Mach 0.79 (503kn, 579mph, 932km/h)
Cruise speed: Mach 0.77 (919km/h)
Range: 2,400 nmi (2,760 mi, 4,440km) with a 263,200lb (119,400kg) payload
Service ceiling: 35,700-ft (10,600m) at 615,000lb (279,000kg) gross weight
Rate of climb: 1,800ft/min (9.14m/s)
Take off roll: 8.400-ft (2,600m)
Landing roll: 3,600-ft (1,100m)
Fuel capacity: 51,150 US gal (193,600l)
The C-5 is in the 'kneeling', i.e. lowered position' in this photo. Visible is part of the main gear (24 wheel main gear, 4 wheel nose gear).
This picture was taken during on 'Open House' at Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, Arizona on 15 March 2003,
Sig...
Good News; Luke AFB was chosen as the training base for three squadrons (76 aircraft) of the F-35 fighter. They should arrive within 18 months!!!
Comments (36)
Faemike55
BFP!!! (Big Frackin' plane!!!!) Cool shot and stunning stats
mickeyrony
So big and they fly like a bird Hiiii But so nice and great narration about it ((5++))
junge1
The Quantas Airbus 380-800 I came back on from Australia is bigger. It has a 1,300,000lb max takeoff weight.
jocko500
wonderful shot
lyron
Nice capture!!
renecyberdoc
we saw once back in the 80s in luxembourg airport during a nato manoeuver.impressive vokkers.
jayfar
A great shot of this giant of the skies.
bazza
This is one big aircraft Sig, Nice shot!!
UteBigSmile
Very impressive fellow, I saw him once at Luxembourg-Airport!
icerian
It looks immense. Fascinating shot and escellent POV.
UVDan
I love it. I have to get out to Luke for an open house.
auntietk
That thing will never get off the ground. Wow!
vkoontz
The largest plane until the Antonov 225. It is a roro. The engines are so balanced I have seen a slight breeze spin them.
Jean_C
Impressive aircraft, superb shot!
ImRassilon
A take off sound that is uniquely distinguishable. Great shot showing scale with the people in the background.
flaviok
Impressionante captura meu amigo, aplausos (5)
crunch01
that plane always amazes me it is sooo huge and can fly!!! can you imagine paying for 51,150 gal of fuel for a trip lolol hmmm a lot of tax dollars hope they are careful with planing
pat40
Great Capture.
bobrgallegos
Great capture of this massive plane Sig!! Seen one of these taking off at our local AFB, these planes are huge!!! Great info!
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
drifterlee
Wow! It's huge!
farmerC
Splendid shot.
vis151
Thats wild! B52s take a lot of fuel also!
Leije
Outsized plane !
morningglory
Amazing to me that such a heavy object can fly. Beautiful piece of machinery. I love to see these massive planes.
Maxidyne
Seeing the guys standing next to it I had no idea these were so big. A real lowrider judging by the ground clearance too. Cool image Sig!
flavia49
OK, this is awesome!
debbielove
FANTASTIC close-up!! I love it.. Sig this has got to be a Fave.. Always loved these aircraft, have seen one or two but normally of course, it's a C-130 or nor a C-7. Might get to see that new Euro lifter thing soon thought (atlas its called).. More of this please mate! ob
sandra46
huge mammoth of an aircraft
bebert
impressionnant !!