USAF C-5M Super Galaxy "Lackland AFB" Die-Cast Model

Introduced in June of 1970, the Lockheed C5 Galaxy is one of the largest aircraft in the world, intended to carry oversized, heavy cargo loads that will not fit in standard freighters. 

Introduced in June of 1970, the Lockheed C5 Galaxy is one of the largest aircraft in the world, intended to carry oversized, heavy cargo loads that will not fit in standard freighters. Featuring a distinctive T-tail design with enormous wings and engines, the C5 is one of those planes you just can't ignore when you see it. A huge opening nose, cargo bay doors at the tail, and a massive high lift devices on the wings, the Galaxy creates an aura of purpose that few other aircraft can match. Production finished with 131 units manufactured. 

Features: 

• Etched panel lines, pad printed decals, and authentic livery, with small antennas and surface detailing carefully reproduced
• Includes detailed pre-installed landing gear with rolling wheels
• Measures 7.5"l with a 6.75" wingspan at 1:400 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
By the early 2000's, 3 decades into service, the legacy C5B's and C's have been converted to the modern C5M standard, now called the Super Galaxy. In order to meet the USAF's desire for the type to fly until 2040, the modernized variant takes on the improved powerplants, decreasing fuel concumption by 20% and premitting much higher rates of delivery at each destination. These new engines are General Electric F138-100 Turbofans, which create 51,000 lbs of thrust each, or 204,000 lbs combined. Typical crew for the Super Galaxy is 7 members, with an Aircraft Commander, Pilot, 2 Flight Engineers, and 3 Loadmasters, though the craft can be flown empty without the 3 Loadmasters onboard. Cargo capacity is a total of 36 HCU-6/E "Master Pallets" or a total of 281,000 lbs maximum. Serving in the Yom Kippur and Desert Storm wars, the C-5 Galaxy has proven itself to be an instumental part of any conflict, carrying unmatched levels of cargo to places of need, Featuring a low-visibility grey camoflage with markings of Lackland Air Force Base, this C-5M Super Galaxy fulfills duties for the 433rd Airlift Wing in Delaware. Die-Cast version has an authentic paint scheme, etched planel lines, pad-printed decals, and detailed landing gear with rolling wheels. Measures 7.5"l with a 6.75" wingspan at 1:400 scale.