The C-5 Galaxy carries cargo so large it makes other military transports look like regional jets

A closer look at the US Air Force's king of tactical airlift.

There is no other aircraft that can do what the C-5 does – that's why it will fly until 2050

The USAF plans to keep the C-5M Galaxy flying until 2050 despite low readiness rates, rising costs, and maintenance delays.
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The C-5 Galaxy Will Stay in Service Until 2050. That Might Be a Problem.

The C-5, the largest transport aircraft in the US Air Force fleet, is showing signs of its age—yet its replacement, the Next Generation Airlift, is still roughly a decade away. The Air Force has ...
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C-5 Galaxy: The Jet That Can Carry A Bridge

The C-5 has proven a reliable and durable airlift option, amongst the largest in the world, and the largest in the U.S. inventory. Big jets need love, too. We spend a lot of time covering the fastest, ...