Serial number 70-0451 was the 65th C-5A of 81 produced, entering service at Charleston Air Force Base in 1972 and later stationed at Travis Air Force Base until 1992.
Celebrate aviation heritage with our newest release, C-5 PlaneTags. Each PlaneTag is a piece of history, sourced from the iconic Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft, symbolising
Serial number 70-0451 was the 65th C-5A of 81 produced, entering service at Charleston Air Force Base in 1972 and later stationed at Travis Air Force Base until 1992. It then served at Kelly Field Annex, Texas, and participated in missions such as Operation Nickel Grass and Antarctic research. Retired in 2017 with 24,656.9 flight hours, it was preserved by MotoArt and Travis AFB in 2024 as PlaneTags, honoring its storied service.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy has played a pivotal role in aviation history, known for its unmatched size and capacity in transporting oversized cargo worldwide. From military deployments to humanitarian missions, the C-5 Galaxy continues to embody strength, reliability, and innovation in air mobility.
Payload: Vehicles and outsize loads up to 264,440 lbs in main freight compartment; plus 73 passengers or fully equipped combat troops in upper rear passenger compartment
Wing Span: 222 ft 9 in
Length: 247 ft 10 in
Height: 65 ft 1 in
Performance:
Range: 5,524 mi, Unlimited w/inflight refueling
Cruise Speed: 540 mph
Ceiling: 34,000 ft
Empty Weight: 375,000 lb
Max Takeoff: 840,000 lb
Rate of Climb: 1,000 ft/min
Engine: 4x General Electric TF39-GE-1C Turbofans
decades of strategic airlift capability and global service.
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