Landing Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy.
Registration: 50006.
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a Lockheed military transport aircraft. It is the largest transport aircraft in the US Air Force and one of the largest aircraft in the world. The first Lockheed C-5 Galaxy made its maiden flight on 30 June 1968.
Cruising speed: 830 kilometres per hour.
Cruising altitude: up to 12 kilometres.
Maximum flight range (without air refuelling):
With maximum cargo: 4,260 kilometres.
Without cargo: 13,000 kilometres.
This photo was taken on 25 October 2024 at Ellington Airport, Houston, Texas.
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