The C-5 Galaxy is among the largest military transport aircraft in the world, with the ability to carry a total weight of more than 120 tons of equipment.

Having its first flight in 1968, the C-5 Galaxy has since played a very important role in the transportation of the US military.

C-5B/C Galaxy aircraft can transport more than 120 tons of cargo or 270 soldiers and full equipment.

Spacious cargo compartment inside a C-5 transport aircraft.

With a maximum speed of up to 930km/h.

C-5 aircraft can fly continuously for 4,440 km without refueling.

The C-5 Galaxy is the only transport aircraft capable of transporting all types of goods and military vehicles available to the US Army.

The crew on the C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft consists of 7 people.

C-5 Galaxy has a length of: 75.31m; height: 19.84m; Wingspan: 67.89m; Wing area: 576m2.

The empty weight of the C-5 Galaxy is 172,370 kg; Maximum takeoff weight reaches 381,000 kg.

The upgraded version of C-5M Super Galaxy has about 70 changes compared to previous C-5 generations.

C-5M Super Galaxy uses a new engine from General Electric to help reduce noise and save 10% fuel.

Currently, in addition to the C-5M Super Galaxy, the US Air Force owns 37 C-5A, 32 C-5B and 2 C-5C.

By 2017, all old C-5 Galaxy models were upgraded to Super Galaxy standard and operated at least until 2040.

Each C-5M Galaxy costs nearly 170 million USD.