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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy specs, size & range

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy (ICAO code C5) is a landplane with 4 jet engines in the heavy wake-turbulence category.

Landplane with 4 jet engines Wake category: Heavy Airliners & big jets
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Photo: D464-Darren Hall · source · CC BY SA 2.0

C-5 Galaxy specifications

Approach speed
135 kn (250 km/h)
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The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a landplane with 4 jet engines built by Lockheed. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code C5. It belongs to the heavy wake-turbulence category, so aircraft landing or taking off behind it must keep extra separation.

C-5 Galaxy speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 135 knots (250 km/h).

Aircraft similar to the C-5 Galaxy

Comparable airliners & big jets include Airbus A380-800, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (TF33 engines), Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker (CFM56 engines) and Antonov An-124 Ruslan.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy?

C5 — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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