The Capacity Of US Military Cargo Plane
The first C-5 Galaxy entered service with the USAF in 1970 while the C-5M was inducted in 2009. The 75.5m-long, 19.8m-high C-5M allows for quick loading/unloading from the front and rear simultaneously. Video: Out Of Your Mind The C-5M Super Galaxy, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the biggest military transport aircraft used by the US Air Force. It is an improved version of the C-5 Galaxy strategic airlifter. The C-5M can transport a typical load of six Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles or five helicopters. With a payload capacity of almost 135 tons, the C-5M Super Galaxy is the largest aircraft routinely operated by the U.S. military. The C-5 has enough cargo space to carry two M1 Abrams tanks, 16 Humvees, three Black Hawks, or a variety of other vehicles. Without cargo, the C-5 can fly up to 7,000 miles without refueling, making it the longest range military airlifter in the world.