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The C-5M Super Galaxy is a strategic transport aircraft and is the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory. Its primary mission is to transport cargo and personnel for the Department of Defense. The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 …
10 of the Biggest Military Airplanes in the World - Aero Corner
Here are ten of the largest military planes in the world. 1. Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. 2. Ilyushin IL-76. 3. Xian Y-20 Chinese Transport Aircraft. 4. Antonov AN-22. 5. Antonov AN-225 Mriya. 6. Tupolev TU-160. 7. Lockheed C-5 Galaxy. 8. Boeing 747 Dreamlifter. 9. Antonov AN-124 Ruslan. 10. Kawasaki C-2. 1. Boeing C-17 Globemaster III.
List of large aircraft - Wikipedia
This is a list of large aircraft, including three types: fixed wing, rotary wing, and airships. The US Federal Aviation Administration defines a large aircraft as any aircraft with a certificated maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of more than 12,500 lb (5,700 kg) [1]
Top 5: The World's Largest Military Transport Aircraft
May 8, 2024 · The Antonov An-124 Ruslan stands as the largest military transport aircraft in the world (following the destruction of the even larger An-225 Mriya during the Russian invasion of Ukraine). With a maximum takeoff weight of 886,258 pounds (402 metric tons) and a cargo capacity of up to 330,693 pounds (150 metric tons), this giant airlifter boasts ...
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy - Wikipedia
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft 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 ...
Top 20 Largest Aircraft in the World: Giants of Aviation 2024 ...
The largest aircraft on earth, from the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8 to military giants like the C-5M Super Galaxy and historic behemoths like the Hughes H-4, demonstrate the heights of human ambition and the technological evolution of aviation.
The world’s biggest military transport aircraft
Jun 19, 2019 · The C-5M Super Galaxy, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, is the biggest military transport aircraft used by the US Air Force (USAF). It is an improved version of the C-5 Galaxy strategic airlifter and can take-off with a maximum weight of …
Top 5: The World's Biggest Air Force Planes - Simple Flying
Feb 25, 2024 · While aviation enthusiasts are equally sad to hear about the demise of the Mriya (meaning “Dream”), other large Air Force aircraft are holding the forte. Simple Flying compiled a list of the world’s largest Air Force aircraft based on information from Military Today.
Top 10 Largest Military Transport Aircraft in the World
Apr 2, 2019 · Here are some of the largest military transport aircraft by payload from across the world. Military transport aircraft are vital for air force operations. What are the largest types in service and what are their main functions? Credit: skeeze.
Top 10 Largest Military Transport Aircraft - Crew Daily
Mar 14, 2019 · So without further ado, here is our list of the Top 10 largest military aircraft in the world. The first on our list is the Antonov An-124 Ruslan whose NATO designated name is Condor. The aircraft has been named after the legendary giant in Russian mythology. The aircraft is in its design is quite similar to the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy.