How to spot it
A giant four-engine jet freighter with a high wing, a T-tail and a nose that swings up for loading.
Often confused with
Antonov An-124
The C-5 has a T-tail; the An-124 has a conventional low tailplane.
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy vs Antonov An-124: side by sideDetails
| Maker | Lockheed |
|---|---|
| Type | Military aircraft |
| ICAO code | C5M |
| First flight | 1968 |
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