The Future Replacement of the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft by a Single Model

The Future Replacement of the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft by a Single Model

This new direction was proposed by General John Lamontagne, commander of the Air Mobility Command. During a roundtable discussion with defense media such as “War Zone” at the latest 2025 “Aerospace, Space, and Cyber” conference hosted by the Air Force and Space Association, he revealed that this project is a key future plan for the … Read more

U.S. Air Force C-5 ‘Galaxy’ Transport Aircraft and Trainer Aircraft Formation Flight

U.S. Air Force C-5 'Galaxy' Transport Aircraft and Trainer Aircraft Formation Flight

In the late 1980s, the last batch of C-5B ‘Galaxy’ strategic transport aircraft was officially delivered to the U.S. Air Force. During the test flights prior to the official delivery, a C-5B conducted a formation flight with a T-28B ‘Trojan’ trainer aircraft and a PC-9 trainer aircraft. A photographer on another aircraft captured photos of … Read more

Introduction to the C-5 Galaxy Transport Aircraft

Introduction to the C-5 Galaxy Transport Aircraft

Introduction to the C-5 Galaxy Transport Aircraft The Lockheed C-5 “Galaxy” is one of the largest strategic transport aircraft currently in service with the United States Air Force, designed to provide heavy cargo transport capabilities globally. The C-5M “Super Galaxy,” as its latest variant, is equipped with modern avionics and more powerful GE CF6 engines, … Read more