C-5 Galaxy – The Big Daddy
The C-5 Galaxy is a large-sized military transport aircraft developed by the Lockheed Corporation and operated by the United States Air Force. It is the largest airlifter in the world and is capable of carrying large payloads, such as tanks and helicopters, over long distances. The C-5 is powered by four General Electric TF39 turbofan engines, which are capable of generating up to 43,000 pounds of thrust each. It has a maximum speed of 500 knots and a range of 3,700 nautical miles. It can carry up to 270,000 pounds of cargo and can operate from short, unprepared airstrips.










