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Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB Delaware
Lockheed C-5A 'Galaxy' SN: 68-0217

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Description
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Notes: LONG-RANGE air refuelable transport. High swept wing, high T-TAIL empennage, FUSELAGE-MOUNTED landing gear, visor front and rear cargo opening for straight thru loading and unloading (6 CREW) .
  Manufacturer:Lockheed
  Base model:C-5
  Designation:C-5
  Version:A
  Nickname:Galaxy
  Designation System:U.S. Tri-Service
  Designation Period:1962-Present
  Basic role:Transport
  Serial/Bureau Number:68-0217
  Location:Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover AFB Delaware

Specifications
  Length: 247' 10" 75.5 m
  Height:65' 1.5" 19.8 m
  Wingspan: 222' 8.5" 67.8 m
  Empty Weight: 325,244 lb147,502 kg
  Gross Weight: 769,000 lb348,752 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 4
  Powerplant: General Electric TF39-1
  Thrust (each):41,000 lb18,594 kg

Performance
  Range: 3,749 miles 6,037 km
  Max Speed: 571 mph 919 km/h 496 kt
  Climb: 1,800 ft/min 548 m/min
  Ceiling: 34,000 ft 10,363 m