The C-5 Galaxy was built to carry the impossible—tanks, helicopters, even ICBMs—but the price was nearly catastrophic. Failed space shuttle missions, cracked wings, runaway fuel consumption, and a ...
The C-5 has proven a reliable and durable airlift option, amongst the largest in the world, and the largest in the U.S.
Since its first appearance in the Vietnam War, the C-5 has accumulated a venerable service record. The global presence of the US military relies upon the US Air Force’s ability to provide strategic ...