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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Cargo Aircraft
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
is one of the largest military aircraft in
the world. It can carry outsize and oversize
cargo intercontinental ranges and can take
off or land in relatively short distances.
Ground crews can load and off load the C-5
simultaneously at the front and rear cargo
openings. The C-5, with its tremendous payload
capability, provides the Air Mobility Command
(AMC) intertheater airlift in support of United
States national defense. The C-5 and the C-17
Globemaster III are partners in AMC's strategic
airlift concept. The aircraft carry fully
equipped combat-ready military units (including
main battle tanks) to any point in the world
on short notice, then provide field support
required to help sustain the fighting force.
The nose of the C-5
Galaxy lifts open to allow loading of bulky
items such as the Super Scorpio robotic rescue
vehicles. The tail of the plane opens in a
similar fashionFeatures of the C-5 include:A
cargo hold 121 feet long, 13.5 feet high,
and 19 feet wide.
An upper deck seating area for 73 passengers
beyond the crew. Able to take off fully loaded
within 8,300 feet (2,530 m) and land within
4,900 feet (1,493 m).
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