Whats bigger C-17 or C-5?

The giant C-5 Galaxy is the only other jet transport in the joint airlift fleet, and each one can carry about 50 more tons per flight than a C-17. What that means in practical terms is that it can transport twice as many armored vehicles or missile batteries or supply pallets per sortie.

What plane is bigger than a C-5?

Antonov AN-124 Ruslan The first flight of the AN-124 Ruslan was conducted in December 1982. The aircraft features a pressurised cargo compartment that is 20% larger than that of C-5 Galaxy.

What bases have C-5 aircraft?

The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. Currently the U.S. Air Force owns and operates 52 C-5B/C/M. They are stationed at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware; Travis AFB, California; Lackland AFB, Texas; and Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.

Which is bigger C-17 or C 130?

Aircraft Size The C-130E, C-130H, and C-130J – three main variants of the six-decade-old aircraft that are currently active – are noticeably smaller than the C-17. These three C-130 variants measure 97 feet nine inches long, 38 feet, 10 inches tall with a 132-foot, seven-inch wingspan.

Is c5 still in service?

The C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft, a modernised version of the legacy C-5, was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin to extend the capability of the C-5 Galaxy fleet to remain in service at least until 2040. The C-5M aircraft is operated by the US Air Force (USAF).

How many c5 galaxies have crashed?

The C-5 has had a good, solid record of performance over the years and there have been just six major crashes in the long history of the C-5. This story is an investigation of the August 29, 1990 C-5 Galaxy crash at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Can a C-5 carry a tank?

The aircraft is capable of transporting a maximum payload of 118,387kg. It is capable of carrying two Abrams main battle tanks, an Abrams tank plus two Bradley armoured fighting vehicles, 10 LAV light armoured vehicles, six Apache attack helicopters or 36 standard pallets type 463L.

What will replace the c5?

The C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft is a modernised version of the legacy C-5. It was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin to extend the capability of the C-5 Galaxy fleet to remain in service at least until 2040.