C-5 Galaxy - The USAF's Heavyweight Champion of the Air
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For 50 years the C-5 Galaxy has been the transport heavyweight of the USAF and has been in every major US conflict since the Veitnam war. With nothing in the pipeline to supersede it in the foreseeable future it looks like it will be with us until at least the 2040s. This is the story so far of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy.
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Written, Researched and Presented by Paul Shillito
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When I was in the Air Force I used to watch these planes land and take off. Incredible planes. They looked like they were going so slow that they were going to fall out of the sky.
lol i was going to comment exactly this. I served in 1995, and i live in Norway. But where i was, also has an American NATO arsenal inside a mountain, so the US often came to visit. But this one time, they sent the Galaxy C-5 v3.. In Norway we have the hercules C-130, which is our military work horse, and we saw that take off and land basically every single day, so we got used to that. And the barracks i lived in was right next to the beginning of the runway, only a fence separated us from it. And the day the C5 was leaving, i could not believe my eyes.
The plane is massive, holy shit. We were used to see the C-130 behind those trees, but this day, we saw a behemoth towering everything, and as it started moving, it looked like it was in slow motion. Just like you said, it looked like it was going to fall out of the sky, the take off speed looked like 30 miles pr hour or something. It was a majestic sight to behold. While parked at the airport, which it was for over a week or so. It had to stand on a concrete slot, because it would dig into the ground if it was on asphalt.
What a machine!
They appear to hang in the sky in much the same way bricks don't.
And then to see how quickly it climbs at 11:14, amazing.
@@hyperboloidofonesheet1036 is that a cunning HHGTTG reference?
Parked one once at an airshow. Let me tell you, that thing is absolutely the wrong size - your sense of scale just doesn't work at all.
I'm a C5 Crew Chief and I've always been a plane nerd as a kid. The C5 has always been one of my favorites, that and the F15. I still have a sense of awe working around these aircraft. Good ole F.R.E.D
I live is San Antonio, and every time I see one flying I'm like "it's amazing how something that big flies so gracefully"
@@vincentcleaver1925 haha awesome, yea it keeps us busy
@@psyko2666 The Kelly based C-5s are among the most brokenest airplanes in the Air Force!
@UCTma03P6hJ52L-SLHmuXvLA I heard a story once that a pilot was experiencing some light turbulence but conditions didn't warrant that. The flight engineer took a peak downstairs in the cargo hold where the rest of the crew was playing a game of football. Hahaha
FWIW, I have heard _"F.R.E.D."_ before...😉
They're so damned big that it throws off your perception of speed. It looks like a balloon. It barely moves in the sky and you think it will fall at any moment!
I want to see an A380
eYou never really appreciate how big they are until you see one up close or next to something you can relate to. I always knew they were huge MF'ers, but it wasn't until I saw one next to a 747 that it really put it into perspective just HOW big it was!
@@talismanstryke6692 I used to see them all the time at RAF Brize Norton and knew they were big ol girls from that, but it wasn't until seeing one at Stanstead airport that I really understood the size. I was also impressed at just how fast it did slow down with the thrust reversers active! It seemed effortless, despite being loaded. Once things get to that size, it gets difficult to wrap your head around the numbers involved TBH. Something that big just shouldn't be able to do what it does! :D
@@موسى_7 i was going for an high school exam and saw one parked on an airport
@@موسى_7 You might have to hurry. They won't be in service very long. Their economics can't compete with large twin-engine widebodies.
Thank You for a Great History of The C-5. My Dad Worked at Lockheed - Marietta and Spent a lot of Time With The C-5.
I was 8 years old when The C-5 had Her Maiden Flight and was there to Watch, Hear & Feel The Excitement of That Flight.
A Wonderful Thrill of a Young Boy's Life, That Even Now at Age 60 Will Never Be Forgotten!
Thanks Again!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Lockheed-Martin? 😉 Marietta, GA is the city where they have one of their production plants
@@ernestoheh -- Back Then, It was just Lockheed, so if you worked at the Marietta Plant, it was said Lockheed - Marietta, or Lockheed - (wherever). The Lockheed Corporation and The Martin Marietta Corporation were two totally different companies.
Martin Marietta did not refer to a location, it was their corporate name. When Lockheed merged with Martin Marietta, They Dropped Marietta and became The Lockheed Martin Corporation.
@@poppopscarvinshop I was just talking about the city. I didn't realize the whole history of it. You sent me down a Wikipedia rabbit hole. Thanks for that. Haha
These planes seem to float in the air when on approach. Being so big, the speed seems to scale down. One early -20F day at Pease AFB in New Hampshire, C-5's from Dover AFB were doing touch and goes. What a weird sound they made along with a steep rate of climb. Heavy, cold air makes the air snap and swoosh around the aircraft along with the unique engine sound the C-5 of that time made.
That's the sound of freedom!
Walking out of a building looking up to see a C-5 screaming at you that is so low you can count the landing gear nuts on the wheel will stop your heart. It looked like it was falling right down on me.
Yes, you are right! When they come into Dover AFB over northern DE where I work my brain asks me why it's not falling out of the air. It's so big it really seems way closer than it is.
@Trista Fravel clank clank
Impressive
I got to travel on a couple of them while I served in the Air Force. Its hard to describe the size of this aircraft and very impressive in person.
Americans: We've got a fleet of HUNDREDS of these huge C5 cargo planes!
Russians: Yes, but Russia built even bigger plane!
Americans:
Yes but you only built two of them, and only one actually flies.
Russians: Yes... but Russian plane is bigger!
Americans:
Mmmkay...
Yeah, my normal description of the size goes something like "If it weren't for all the cargo tie-downs, you could play soccer inside."
Way back in the Summer of 1986 when I was in the Navy I flew on a C5 nonstop from San Diego to Norfolk, Virginia. That is the only time that I ever had jet lag. Not that I have flown a great deal.
That footage towards the end of the big boy taking off a few seconds after releasing the brake was jaw dropping. Such a steep rate of climb too. Crazy.
These babies are housed in my backyard. It’s amazing how much quieter they are now than back in the 90s.
Or maybe they damaged your hearing :)
Any chance you live in western MA by Westover AFB? That's where I grew up and they would be screaming up above taking long banking turns. We didn't mind the noise, at least I didn't, because seeing a beast like this floating in the air was a sight to behold!!
Best. Backyard. Ever.
@@bicivelo sadly, they don't have them there anymore. They went to a C-17 unit.
I used to work on these a long time ago. Not gonna lie, I definitely miss the sound of the old TF-39 engines
I flew on Galaxy many times, 1 time we took my artillery unit to Florida for a weekend, 3 guns (155mm M198) all our trucks and personnel in one plane! The seats are to the back up near tail seating backwards. By far the most comfortable seats I've ever had, almost recline all the way back, slept the entire flight! Truly a beast. Forward the crew has quite a setup too, bunks, galley, dining area the works!
I'm glad they showed the pax compartment. So many C5 videos do not. And yeah, for people who haven't seen, the crew area runs half the length of the plane from the wing root forward, and there's plenty of room for a large crew to relax on a long-haul flight, including two large bunk compartments with three bunks each. The C5's "upstairs" is its own world!
Nice to see that the Chair Force took care of you ground pounders. I'm prior Security Forces, a sad knockoff for your Military Police.
Thanks for posting. I was a structural specialist in the USAF from 95 to 1999. My 10/20 vision and 140 pound stature allowed me to crawl through the guts of the C-5 as a inspector (crack finder). We hand fabricated all the sheet-metal, I bent replacment 4” diameter in-flight refueling lines, repainted the whole plane except for the top of the T-tail. Completely rebuilt the heat exchangers in the armpits. And tons of time replacing hydraulic offset brackets far up tail. Ogh all the good times at the Travis Air Force Base. All the sheet-metal hotshots were put on the C-5, do to so much work, even though you had qualified to work on every weapon system in inventory.
I love the shirts as much as the videos themselves.
Literally my first thought...
He used to present the shirt at the end of the video, I miss that.
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Yeah that shirt is so vibrant.
I've had the privilege to fly aboard this absolute unit of an aircraft twice on military hops. The scale of the thing is something else!
I live about 100 miles 'as the crow flies' from Wright Patterson. Over the course of the past 10 years, we've had C5's fly over at *ridiculously* low altitudes (edit: pause at 3:57, i would say *less than* twice that high). I have no idea what they are doing, but it's an incredibly impressive sight, it takes up your whole field of view and looks like it's violating about four laws of physics.
one buzzed my high school at what looked like twice the height of the timestamp lol. Was at the track/football field at the moment and some kid teller get down we’re getting bombed and like 40 people did 😂😂😂 best last middle school gym class lmao
Here in Dayton they do touch-and-gos at Dayton International. Is there a commercial airport near you?
I remember seeing one when i landed at Stansted last year. Couldn't believe how large they are!
What a coincidence. One flew over head yesterday in Western Tokyo heading in to land at Yokosuka from Alaska. I first saw them in the 1970’s a kid at RAAF Richmond, near Sydney Australia.
@@mediumeffort3315 Don't you mean "Yokota?"
This was always my favorite thing to see at air shows. The sheer size has to be seen in person to be appreciated.
I just want to say I really appreciate your videos and I think these are top shelf. Best wishes from Canada.
Top shelf = porn
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Same, but greetings from Germany
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@@valobrien9596 I am pretty sure the best whiskey is on the top shelf.
@@top6ear Yes, a classic example indeed. 👍
I live close to Ramstein Air Base. These babies fly over my house all the time. Back in the 90's, when I attended university, our professors needed to interrupt there lectures when a C-5 came along and the windows in the lecture room where open. They where so noisy that it was impossible to understand the speech of the professors.
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Compared to other large jets, I considered C-5s to be relatively quiet. Their engines were distinctive in that they sounded almost electrical.
that's because they were speaking German
@@DrWhom They were noisy Germans.
My Uncle flew these. I got to see one do a low fly-by at his funeral and it was awe inspiring.
So....I had one of these land directly over my car at McGuire when I was a kid, when you could still drive through the base on Trenton rd. Scared the ever living shit out of me.
I was stationed at McGuire in the early 2000s and they would fly in regularly from Dover as well as a few cargo 747's. And of course the regular base aircraft like the KC-10 and C-17 Globemaster.
@@ViperSRTnACR My experience was around....'87-'88 or so
I believe that that's called "a significant emotional event" nowadays.
I imagine it was much like my experience with a B1B taking off on afterburner over my head as I cruised by the end of a runway at McConnell AFB.
I'm right by Lambert airport in St Louis and our ANG has F15's and for some reason F18's fly out all the time.
We all have a LARGE Boeing presence here and its basically all military. Got to see Saudi Arabia's New F15's fly before they did! Well maybe , I watched the initial shakedown flight.
Still not big enough to carry my wife's luggage
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Husbands everywhere nodding in agreement with you, brother.
Ba dum tshhhh! Love it
What's this?!?!
I said take only what you need to survive!
@@davecrupel2817 It's her industrial strength hair dryer *AND SHE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT IT* !! XD
In the mid 90's I lived on the edge of Buckley AFB in Colorado. I had an open view from my backyard to the runways. Everyday was an airshow. This plane was far and away my favorite to see. It was the coolest thing ever. One night it was almost dark and one was coming in to land. At the very last minute it seemed to abort the landing and went full throttle. It banked right over me and my house so low it almost made me mess my pants. I saw everything land and take off there but nothing gave me a bigger thrill than the C-5. There was no mistaking the sound of the engines. A very low growl that you could feel in your chest.
P.S. Dig the shirt.
I live near what used to be McClellan AFB and C-5s used to be a regular occurrence there. When they still had the old TF39s, I'd routinely hear them run the engines up. That was music to my ears.
While I realize that the modernization to bring them up to the C-5M Super Galaxy brings fuel efficiency and lower operating and maintenance costs, I can't help but wax nostalgic about those old beasts and the wonderful sound they made.
My pops was air force. We would get free rides on C-5s all around the world. I remember the smell distinctly!!
Im truly jeali!
@@edwardhalpin7503 something I will never forget. One window to look out off on the floor and side seats. And LOUD as hell haha 😄
I'm a pops and my son a Master Sargeant loadmaster on a C5. Still waiting for a free ride..
That smell was probably the blue water from the toilets and hot hydraulic fluid from actuators that were next to the shitters 😝
ahh the smell of blue juice and engine oil in the pacs
Thanks for this! I'm active USAF, trying to crosstrain into this baby. Always love seeing new FRED content.
I was deployed to Ramstein AFB for five years at the end of the 1980s. The first time I saw a C5 flying I thought it was going to crash. Its huge size creates the illusion that its relative motion is far slower than it really is. It seemed to be more like a blimp. From Landstuhl I could tell what aircraft were taking off at Ramstein just from the sound. The C5 has that great high-bypass whine and thrumming sound.
Flew on one of these around the world. Great plane, always broke down in all the most beautiful tropical layovers.
Using a violin based theme of USA's national anthem "O Say Can You See" as the background music.... wow that's awesome Mr. Shilito 🙏🙏❤❤
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@@datboi1026 it's f****** funeral dirge. Disgusting.
It's fucked up. And it's The Star Spangled Banner. Droid has less musical taste than fashion sense.
Technically if it is just the tune it is 'To Anacreon in Heaven' and was originally used for an old English drinking song. The American connection came later and, like most anthems new lyrics were applied to an older tune.
Hey droid, I do not know if you will see this but I want you to know your videos, topics, presentation format and level of detail are the best there is. Your videos are honestly fantastic, thank you so much and keep up the hard work, its really entertaining throughout the year even when times are tough. Thank you!!
I worked these for 26 years. Helped bring it n the M model with upgraded motors. I’ve been everywhere in this thing. More work than you can imagine.
Thanks!
24 years here as a CC and FE loved it!!!
How does this channel and its bids not have a bigger following ???
One of the BEST military doc channels on youtube
Damn! That was a short take off at the end!
Phil, I’ve been watching for about a week now and I absolutely love your videos. Very educational, always a great collection of footage, and a lovely voiceover. I really appreciate the dedication you put into these. Much love from Canada, please keep up the amazing work.
My father was one of the first airmen to work on the new C5 when it went into service. Growing up near an airbase, watching the C5 come down preparing for landing was a site to see. It honestly looked as big as a Galaxy flying over head. It seem to cover the entire sky it was so massive. We took several spaceA flights in the C5 as well.
Stationed at Dover DE 1990-1994. 3285 was my Plane. It was the first B model. It was a mix of both A and B.
When they converted them to the M. 3285 was the first one to get the upgrade.
I was in charge of the electrical, fire suppression, anti-lock brake system, pressurization, oxygen and fire suppression.
Played football on the wings, Frisbee in the cargo hold as well as "skateboard" when we flipped the rollers up. Climbed up inside of the tail and sat up there dangling my feet off the edge.
Watched one land with no nose gear... Smoothest landing I've ever see one of do.
Seen one packed with 8 Cobra Helicopters.
Hi, CD. Those big planes are very interesting. Thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!
We loaded 3 Blackhawks and all their support equipment on a C-5 in 2014 to go to Guatemala. My job was to climb the tail while the Air Force guys winched the helicopters in and watch for clearance between the tail rotor and the ceiling. That whole process was one of the highlights of my career.
Did you fold the tail pylon? I worked on C-5s and H-60s for many years. Saw the hinges for the pylon, but never saw one folded.
@@insylem We could but I never did just removed the stabilator, folded the blades and jacked the gear up. It's been a while but I believe you could sardine in 5 if you folded the tails but not much room for anything else. We moved 3 along with most of our ground support equipment.
Just want to say you are my favorite TH-cam channel. Thanks for all the years of Great content! Keep up the good work :)
Well done Mr. Shillito. Another quality video for your fans here in the states. Thank you.
Thank you for yet another one of your great videos. Best wishes from Somerset GB.
I love this channel, it is so professional. Awesome video mate! :-)
In December '69 I was 6 years old and was lucky enough to visit Lockheed in Marietta to walk through the first C-5 airframe. I still have the photos of that great visit.
I used to run up and down these things at Westover ARB in Massachusetts. My Mother was a Reservist and worked on the Avionics systems. This was the late 80's/early 90's. She was activated during Desert Storm so my Dad was watching me full time then.
It's just crazy how these things are almost build for an eternity.
That's the difference between aircraft and consumer products such as automobiles. An airplane can be endlessly upgraded, overhauled and even rebuilt cheaper and quicker than a new one can be built.
Well that depends on what you consider built for eternity... The design as well thought out as it is still means maintenance requires parts to be changed and renewed.
So the plane built in 1971 has probably no part left from the original rollout assembly.
I don't get airplane jokes
They go right over my head
lmao
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It took off , like my dad 🤣😂aw😋
Noice
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I saw one of these take off from the downtown KC airport a few years back after an air show. I was on the service road at the departure end of the runway, saw it taxing and stopped to watch it takeoff. Another bloke stopped and walked up to the fence to film the event. I’d say we were 100 or so meters from the runway at the fence.
As soon as the engines went to full thrust, a wave of jet blast came our way. The guy filming didn’t really notice it until it knocked him flat on his arse and sent him rolling around. I had stayed in my truck which was pelted with pebbles and what not.
It was a great experience.
My friend who worked at Digital Equipment Corp in Westfield MA, USA, Jim Gallen, was a flight instructor for the C5A. He was a Colonel in the Reserves. HUGE aircraft!
Walked through one Dayton OH airshow,thought I was in a football practice field.
Walked through one at an air show here in Cali. Mind boggling. Air shows are wonderful.
@dustisdeadbodies85 Dude! I would so rollerblade the hell outta that! (Old an whatnot, shut up, lol)
They make a laser tag arena in one and you play while its in flight. Kinda crazy
I’m from Dayton ohio I used to live right behind wright pat
One of the best education channels out there! Thanks for this video! can you also make a video about the Boeing 747 and Antonov 225?
Liked this video before watching 👍
@Ganiscol well i think we AvGeeks knows a lot about the 747 but that's also a good idea
I was a crew chief on aircraft number 6013 C-5B at Dover AFB from 1991-1995. Great aircraft and enjoyed flying all over the world as a flying crew chief. Good times!
That violin of the Star Spangled Banner was a nice touch, CD. :)
'1.5 billion dollars in repair costs'
War thunder players know the struggle
That is just a beautiful plane...
"Galaxy" is such a great name for a super-large transport aircraft. Love it!
I live near Travis AFB and see C5m's fly over every day, but it is still magic seeing those giant beasts getting off the ground
the climb rate of that thing in the last clip looks insane
0:07 "Here's your emergency food!"
Proceeds to drop it like bombs
You can have bombs, if you like.
Just think if they had these during the Berlin airlift how many fewer crews and planes they would have needed.
I grew up about 30 minutes from Ft. Dix/McGuire AFB, which was, during the 80s, the East Coast hub for MAC, the Military Airlift Command. They had a great airshow every year, and, they would have a C-141 & C-5 out on the tarmac, open, for the public to walk through. I remember being 8 years old, walking through that cavernous space. To a kid, who was big into military airplanes, it was like a cathedral.
A little late but I can add a small note as an Air Force brat. My father was a career Air Force NCO who retired in 1968 at 26 years of active duty service. I think your list of aircraft prior to the C-5 might need a little addition.
One of my father’s assignments was to Ramey AFB (Puerto Rico) 1956/ 57/ 58. At that time he worked as a TV engineer with the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).
Our house looked out over the start of the runway and hanger area. I have fond memories watching the crews prep, takeoff, and land many a C-124 Globemaster. Picture a C-5 with propellers. The aircraft was so large a pilot had to open a hatch and raise above the fuselage for ground maneuvers. I think the C-5 was more a replacement for C-124 class of carry vice C-130 or C-141.
Regards
"Okay we have ICBMs, now we need something to drop them onto our enemy."
"Sir do you even know how a missile works?"
That is the stupid's question l have ever read... lol
@@steveshoemaker6347 You're right, I should probably have phrased that differently. Sorry. English isn't my first language.
@@d3Rm0Nk Thanks OK my friend..!
@@d3Rm0Nk LOL you worded it fine. That is actually pretty funny 😂 idk what the other person is talking about. They're the one using improper English. Anyways, what were they thinking dropping an ICBM from a plane?? That defeats the purpose of it being missile if you're just gonna use it as a free fall bomb lol
@@lunapetunia3778 Thanks
What a beauty!
Too bad the wing retrofits cost so much.
And thanks for the well composed and thorough presentation. You made my morning!
Thank you very much!
Back in the mid 1990s when my sons were in the Scouts we organized a trip to Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA when they had an open house. The only way into the base was to go through a Galaxy. It was incredibly big. So big that you could drive two big Cadillacs through it and the cars would never touch! They also gave a demonstration flight. I could not believe how big yet how quiet it was. Later an F-16 flew by, and now that was LOUD!
I remember the old engines. Music to my ears. You could hear them just idling from miles away here in Ramstein.
11:17 I though they were Imperial Shuttles parked up at first 😂😂😂
Me too haha... what are those?
@@andrewatEK They are Ospreys
@@TheMightyKinkle Ohhhh thanks. I see it now; I couldn't unsee the Imperial Shuttles haha
What's the difference between a cactus and an Apache (AH-64)?
The cactus has it's pricks on the outside.
xdd
I grew up in the 80s and 90s less than a mile from the runway of Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, MA, which was home to quite a few C-5s. They were constantly running flight drills and training, so needless to say, our TV remained at quite a high volume in the summer. 😉 I've always loved the characteristic whine of the engines, as it is quite unique and unmistakable. As a child, I would occasionally go swimming at the reservoir in Chicopee State Park, which is literally at the end of the runway. Talk about LOUD! I would always go underwater anytime a C-5 was taking off or landing to avoid the intense sound level. From nearby Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, MA, I was also treated to frequent flyovers by A-10 Thunderbolts (and now F-15s) always flying in pairs. It was all quite exciting and fascinating for me as a child. I now live on the opposite side of the state and honestly miss the loud sound of the C-5 and the way it always seemed to hang effortlessly in the air, but I enjoy the times where I can visit home and hear that lovely beast in the air once again. 😊 ✈️
One of the best channels on YT. Never stop, Paul!
1:27 to 1:30
*Although it's not the biggest transport plane (C-5) in the world, that accolade now goes to the singular Antonov AN-225 Mriya....*
2022 Russian-Ukraine War: *Um, about that...* (Referring to the destructive fate of the AN-225)
This and AN124 is the closest thing to a plane behemoth, and appears much more common the AN225.
Well there is only one AN225 that was ever completed.
@@FiveTwoSevenTHR and there was a 2nd that wasnt! the 2nd model has just 1 tail like the an124.
@@mrrolandlawrence going off of the pictures of the second AN225, it's got the same tail as the first one.
@@mrrolandlawrence i can imagine that and it looks cursed
I really enjoy how detailed your descriptions of the topics you are talking about.
Superb quality as always!
I got to jump the C5A and the C141 numerous times. But my favorite military plane is still the C130 Herc bird. But my favorite plane of all time is the DC3.
Its crazy to think a plane model can serve for almost a century.
lived in fayetteville nc when pope afb was chosen to test one of the first c5's off the line. it was an amazing sight to see the plane lumbering about the sky with spotter aircraft skudding around it. from the distance the c5 appeared to barely move whereas the following planes were doing their best just to keep up.
i remember seeing a video back in the late 70's when the usaf conducted a test of packing 5 f-5 jets into a c5, flying several thousand miles, unpacking the hold, reassembling the planes, and finally each of the fighters launching.
Back in the early 1980s (I want to say 1982, but it may have been '83 or '84), at an air show in Marietta, Georgia, USA, at Dobbins Air Force Base (now Dobbins Air Reserve Base -- but Lockheed's Marietta headquarters are still located right next door) I got to take a tour of one of these C5 Galaxy aircraft.
The pictures don't even come *close* to showing the true immensity of this aircraft. It's one of those things that you just have to see in person to appreciate how unbelievably *gigantic* it actually is. Truly colossal!! Really amazing that it can fly at all, frankly -- it's *SO BIG!*
Ok thats a Pandemic shirt if ever ive seen one Paul.....good choice!!
With all of these retrofits and upgrades, I'm getting a "Ship of Theseus" vibe. At what point is the aircraft still really 50 years old? ;)
I'm often critical of the inaccuracies in TH-cam videos like this one, so I have to say I was pleasantly surprised to detect no significant inaccuracies in this video. Quite refreshing, thank you.
The C-5 is an expensive beast to keep, but it can carry outsized vehicles and equipment that will not fit in other USAF airlifters, so it will be around as long as there is a need to move those pieces of equipment. It's very impressive to see it land, open it doors, and disgorge a bunch of Chinooks and Little Birds ready to fly off as soon as the rotors are unfolded.
I remember looking up from the apron under the open nose visor of a C5, at a Lakenheath airshow. One was clearly able to see the quadrants and pushrods and cables from the cockpit controls on the underside of the flight deck floor. Amazingly simple and rugged old school technology at a time where fly by wire was becoming the norm.
Breathtaking aircraft that often seems to be hanging immobile when on final approach or flying out I suppose as a result of its sheer size.
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It is somewhat ironic that they didn't name those planes meant for use by NASA C-5 "Galaxy".
They were all called that. Not just the 2 for NASA. After the major upgrades, they are now called "Super Galaxy"
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Alright, I think I misunderstood this.
I thought those for NASA had the designation C-5C and all the succeeding models were named "Galaxy" or "Super Galaxy".
These were converted C-5A’s... not B’s as stated in the video.
@@Betterhose No, you were right, the two that are used for NASA were originally C models. But they were still called Galaxy. Now, all the remaining C-5's have been converted to M models, calling them Super Galaxy. The only difference with the two C models is there is no toop component, larger aft cargo doors, and an additional external power supply system.
I've flown in a C-5 from Clark AFB to Diego Garcia. With the rear facing passenger seats and very few windows it makes for an interesting ride. It is the most rock-solid aircraft I've every flown in.
I made the same trip back from Diego Garcia. Landed in the middle of a small typhoon hitting the PI. The big plane was a bucking horse all the way to the deck. That was an interesting ride in rear facing passenger seats.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Very informative. Plus your collection of shirts is completely unique.
The cockpit you're showing is a KC-135 or some other Boeing 707 variant.
Not a C-5 for sure: For starters, two front windshield panels instead of three. But a very good video anyway.
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The C-5 Galaxy is one of the primary reasons to why I love aviation! Its such an iconic aircraft that, despite been gigantic, one of the reasons to why I love this aircraft, look so elegant and prestigious both in the air and on the ground!
I worked the C-5 at Dover for 13 years. A very complicated plane, but I did love working them!
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The "Starlifter" was the C-141 not the C-155
Growing up on/around Charleston AFB, the 315th Airlift would have C5s come in on their way overseas. Huge is an understatement. You could tell when one was around by seeing the tail floating above the C-17 hangars as it taxied down the runway.
I live right under a military installation's runway approach, and everyday is a parade of C-17s and occasional transient aircraft flying right over my house. On RARE occasion, Air Force One. I love it!
C17 technically replaced the C5. It’s just more cost effective
No. C-17 replaces the 141.
Thank you for all that really interesting and good organized videos! Greetings from Germany
I toured one of these when I was a kid. It blew my mind.
As a boy, we lived in Smyrna, DE, up the road from Dover and Dover AFB. My best friend's father was in their data processing department (early 70s) and we would go down and watch the C-5s do touch and go drills. Damn...I was mesmerized watching something that large move so gracefully, and have such maneuverability, that it quickly became one of my favorite aircraft.
Went through C5 Co-pilot school in early 1983. All of the ground school instructors were engineers for Lockheed. Imagine being taught by the old guy who helped design the system. They were so proud of their jet. Amazing experience.
When I was a kid, I saw a C-5 fly low over my house. It was gigantic yet barely made any noise. There is one fun fact you missed about the C-5 as well. When these giant planes park, they need to be given an especially large area behind the aircraft or else they have to be towed out before starting those engines. The blow back will obliterate whatever is behind it. Believe it or not, not all military air bases even have the equipment to tow a C-5.
Growing up in Delaware in the '70s and 80's I would see C-5's overhead regularly on landing approach to Dover AFB. Due to the size and the low landing speed you were sure it was going to fall out of the sky. As a kid touring one I am still in awe of the massive cargo. Seeing the original paint scheme took me back. Very cool plane. Thanks for the video and great job.
Another excellent and informative video Paul. Thank you!