The USAF C-5A/B Galaxy and C-5M SuperGalaxy
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- The Unites States Air Force (USAF) are the only operator of the C-5 Lockheed Galaxy.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft originally designed and built by Lockheed, and now maintained and upgraded by its successor, Lockheed Martin. It provides the United States Air Force (USAF) with a heavy intercontinental-range strategic airlift capability, one that can carry outsized and oversized loads, including all air-certifiable cargo. The Galaxy has many similarities to the smaller Lockheed C-141 Starlifter and the later Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. The C-5 is among the largest military aircraft in the world.
The C-5 Galaxy's development was complicated, including significant cost overruns, and Lockheed suffered significant financial difficulties. Shortly after entering service, cracks in the wings of many aircraft were discovered and the C-5 fleet was restricted in capability until corrective work was completed. The C-5M Super Galaxy is an upgraded version with new engines and modernized avionics designed to extend its service life beyond 2040.
The USAF has operated the C-5 since 1969. In that time, the airlifter supported US military operations in all major conflicts including Vietnam, Iraq, Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan, as well as allied support, such as Israel during the Yom Kippur War and operations in the Gulf War. The Galaxy has also been used to distribute humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and supported the US space program.
C-5A
Instrument panel of a C-5A
The C-5A is the original version of the C-5. From 1969 to 1973, 81 C-5As were delivered to the Military Airlift Command of the U.S. Air Force. Due to cracks found in the wings in the mid-1970s, the cargo weight was restricted. To restore the C-5's full capability, the wing structure was redesigned. A program to install new strengthened wings on 77 C-5As was conducted from 1981 to 1987. The redesigned wing made use of a new aluminum alloy that did not exist during the original production.[94] As of August 2016, there were 10 A-models in service flown by the Air Force Reserve Command's 433d Airlift Wing at Lackland AFB / Kelly Field, Texas, and 439th Airlift Wing at Westover ARB, Massachusetts.[95] The last operational C-5A was retired on 7 September 2017.[96]
C-5B
The C-5B is an improved version of the C-5A. It incorporated all modifications and improvements made to the C-5A with improved wings, simplified landing gear, upgraded TF-39-GE-1C turbofan engines and updated avionics. 50 examples of the new variant were delivered to the U.S. Air Force from 1986 to 1989.[97][98]
C-5C
The C-5C is a specially modified variant for transporting large cargo. Two C-5s (68-0213 and 68-0216) were modified to have a larger internal cargo capacity to accommodate large payloads, such as satellites. The major modifications were the removal of the rear passenger compartment floor, splitting the rear cargo door in the middle, and installing a new movable aft bulkhead further to the rear.[99] The official C-5 technical manual refers to the version as C-5A(SCM) Space Cargo Modified. Modifications also included adding a second inlet for ground power, which can feed any power-dependent equipment that may form part of the cargo. The two C-5Cs are operated by U.S. Air Force crews for DOD spacecraft programs and NASA, and are stationed at Travis AFB, California. Both C-5Cs #68-0213 and #68-0216 have been modified into C-5Ms as of 2017.[citation needed]
C-5 AMP and C-5M Super Galaxy
New C-5 cockpit avionics, installed under the Avionics Modernization Program
Following a study showing 80% of the C-5 airframe service life remaining,[100] Air Mobility Command (AMC) began an aggressive program to modernize all remaining C-5Bs and C-5Cs and many of the C-5As. The C-5 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) began in 1998 and includes upgrading avionics to Global Air Traffic Management compliance, improving communications, new flat panel displays, improving navigation and safety equipment, and installing a new autopilot system. The first flight of a C-5 with AMP (85-0004) occurred on 21 December 2002.[101]
The Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP) began in 2006. It includes new General Electric F138-GE-100 (CF6-80C2) engines, pylons and auxiliary power units, upgrades to aircraft skin and frame, landing gear, cockpit and pressurization systems.[45][102] Each CF6 engine produces 22% more thrust (50,000 lbf or 220 kN),[103] providing a 30% shorter takeoff, a 38% higher climb rate to initial altitude, an increased cargo load and a longer range.[specify][45][104] Upgraded C-5s are designated C-5M Super Galaxy.[105] - Фільми й анімація
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I sure wish that the C5 Galaxy fleet still operate the TF-39 engines. Music to my ears.
Me too!
@@smw381st Indeed
@@ROMEROME1990 Thank You!
VERY WELL SAID 🫡
You got that right this new engines I want to call him junk but they're not they don't have that sound, a Russian guy said it's the sound of America!!!!
I miss those T39 engines. The whine was amazing.
I totally agree!
Very well said. When the TF-39 "SPOOLED-UP" AHHHH-that Very Unique 🔊 Sound !!
C-5 flight engineer from 86 -94. C-5B's were the best office I ever sat in. Nothing else like the TF-39 engines. I am so fortunate the taxpayers allowed me to have this opportunity to serve in the crisis we had in my time of service, Just Cause, the 1st Gulf War, and Somalia. The absolute most rewarding challenges of my life.
I was lucky to see the AN225 take off here at Bangor International a few years ago and it had been here several times altogether.
Copy dat Good Buddy [ C-5 FE /1993🫡🫡🫡
I miss those TF-39s' [ Nothin' Lik the sound from the Bifercated Cowl and Ducting]
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@@drewdoneit5578 I agree 100%
My dad was in the Air Force for 20 years and 22 days. Mechanic retired at the wight Patterson Air Force base.1972
I was in the Air Force and the first C5A i saw was when i was standing on the roof of our dorm (don't tell anyone i was there lol) anyways that was back in 73. I worked at all 18 Titan 2 missile sites surrounding McConnell AFB Kansas.
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Did twenty five years in the ANG, and through all of my travels, I never got to fly on a C-5 in any capacity which I regret. Flew on plenty of C-130’s, KC-135’s, a C-141, and a few C-17’s, but never the Galaxy. What an amazing aircraft she is, and I still feel amazed that something that big can fly and do it with ease and grace.
Thank you for the video! Most all aircraft are works of art, but the C5 is really something else and utterly amazing to behold. Thanks again for the video. NF
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the fact that USAF replaced one of the best sounding engines (and one of the loudest) with a plain sounding engine that is much quieter #BringBackTheTF39
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USAF main priority was to keep the C-5 alive for as long as possible, and those TF39s weren't adequate anymore: they reduced the plane's playload due to their relatively low power output, they burnt a lot more fuel compared to modern engines and they were expensive to maintain. Also their loud noise might be good for us aviation enthusiasts, but for normal people that rumble is just annoying.
The TF39s were amazing sounding engines, no doubt, but they didn't offer any practical advantage over the new CF6s
@@emanuelevendetta4378 None of this matters for us other than the amazing sound and the insane loudness
Finally at 18:40 and at 24:30 is the sweetest sound of any airplane there ever was! Now they are a lot quieter and they make touch and go landings here at Bangor International about every week and i really don't care to go watch and hear them. A few weeks ago Air Force One came here to make touch and go landings too. We also have other 747's make touch and go landings but not as often as they used to.
Roger Dat !! At 18:40 // When those "Four Tyres" on the FRONT { each tyre weighing 250 lbs } Leave the ground, we say that the Aircraft has Rotated...the thing is bookin' at 170 mph !!
18:08 A C5 next to an AN124, quite a scene
Try 18:57, with the C5, AN-124 and the 747 in the background, when the C-5 Galaxy was rotating on its takeoff 🛫 roll.
Please explain the guy on the exterior, over the cockpit and how he got there.
Spotter watching the wings don't clip anything
It's the new seat for space-available flights LOL
Testing out the new sunroof.
Might want to have a look here
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He / or She, is a Flight Engineer...Using #1 "Escape Hatch" STANDING ON THE LADDER FOR THE HATCH...🫡🫡
Ho viaggiato sul Galaxy C 5 ottobre 1972 Bardufoss Norvegia/ Milano Malpensa.
Fantastico ❤
Krásné video ✈️👌🍀👍
Great video! Was this shot at Fairford RAF Base?
Some was. Most at Prestwick Airport in Scotland
@@JimRamsayJWR Thank you sir!