Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large-type American military cargo plane manufactured by Lockheed. It has been in service since 1968. It gave its first service in the Vietnam War, and carried a quarter of a million tons of cargo in the Second Gulf War. It is worth $ 300 million. It requires weekly maintenance for every hour it spends in the air, and it is the largest cargo plane of the US Army ever built. The landing gear is designed to be folded in and has the ability to take off in 20 seconds or less. If the center of gravity of the loaded load changes due to the weight of the airplane, the airplane can hang in the air and fall to the ground quickly, causing a great loss. Therefore, these studies are carried out with great care while loading the load.
Features:
Top speed: 855 km / h
Flat flight speed: 919 km / h
Wingspan: 68 m (each wing is larger than a basketball court.)
Range: 12,964 km
Length: 75 m
Engine type: General Electric CF6h draws 42tons of air per minute. (4 motors)
Weight: 3.3Ton
Its outer coating is made of Aluminum Fiberglass to avoid heavy weight.
This aircraft, which not only has its back cover but also its nose, has a carrying capacity of 72 passengers, 2 kitchens to feed a crew of 12 people, and bunk beds. It can remain in service for approximately 100 years from the date it was built.
