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579 mph
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy/Top speed

What is the takeoff speed of a C-5?

between 150-180 mph
Depending on the total weight of the plane, take-off speed for a C5 is between 150-180 mph.

How much can a c5a carry?

The aircraft is capable of transporting a maximum payload of 118,387kg. It is capable of carrying two Abrams main battle tanks, an Abrams tank plus two Bradley armoured fighting vehicles, 10 LAV light armoured vehicles, six Apache attack helicopters or 36 standard pallets type 463L.

How fast is a 747 going when it lands?

about 145kts-150kts
A 747 ‘Jumbo Jet’ would typically land at a speed of about 145kts-150kts (166mph-172mph), depending on the landing flap setting selected.

Are there any C-5 still flying?

The C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft, a modernised version of the legacy C-5, was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin to extend the capability of the C-5 Galaxy fleet to remain in service at least until 2040. The C-5M aircraft is operated by the US Air Force (USAF).

How high can a c5 fly?

34,000 feet

Specifications
Primary Functionstrategic airlift.
Range5,940 miles (5,165 nautical miles) empty.
Ceiling34,000 feet (10,303 meters) with a 605,000-pound (272,250-kilogram) load.
Speed541 mph (Mach 0.72)

Has the C-5 been retired?

Is the c141 still in service?

That C-141, known as the Hanoi Taxi, is still in service. It has been modified to C-141C standard with digital cockpit instruments, and is currently scheduled to be retired to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (formerly the Air Force Museum) at Wright-Patterson AFB in early 2006.

What is The wingspan of a C – 5?

The C-5 Galaxy was originally introduced in the late 1960s as a strategic airlifter able to cross entire oceans without refueling. The C-5 is the largest airlifter built by the United States, 65 feet high and with a wingspan of 247 feet. It can carry a maximum of 135 tons of cargo.

What is a C5 plane?

The C-5 is a large high-wing cargo aircraft. It has a distinctive high T-tail, 25 degree wing sweep, and four TF39 turbofan engines mounted on pylons beneath the wings. The C-5 is similar in appearance to its smaller predecessor, the C-141 Starlifter .

What is Corvette C5?

The Chevrolet Corvette (C5) was the fifth generation of the Chevrolet Corvette sports car, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1997 through 2004 model years.

What is a C5 C6 disc?

A herniated disc C5-C6 is the most common location for a cervical herniation to occur, just edging out C6/C7. This area, located in the lower middle of the neck, suffers constant use and abuse, since it is an intervertebral level which must bend and flex constantly throughout life.