By its sheer size, the C-5 is immense, according to its Air Force fact sheet. General characteristics show it has a wingspan of 222.9 feet, is 247.1 feet long, and stands 65.1 feet high. To move the C-5, its four General Electric TF-39 engines generate 43,000 pounds of thrust each which can carry the plane to a maximum speed of 518 miles per hour.
Date Taken: | 05.18.2011 |
Date Posted: | 10.17.2011 12:54 |
Photo ID: | 474675 |
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Location: | JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US |
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