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Herpa Wings 558716
Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy Display Model
USAF 436th ALW, 9th ALS Proud Pelicans, #83-1285 Spirit of Old Glory, Dover AFB, DE
With a length of 38 cm and a wing span of 34 cm, the C-5, also nicknamed "Lockheed Hilton" for its cavernous cargo hold, possesses considerable dimensions - even in 1/200. For the first time, a model of this strategic airlifter is released in 1/200 scale. Metal landing gear with rubber tires provide a sure standing for this resin-made model. This first release depicts a modernized C-5M Super Galaxy of the 9th Airlift Squadron from Dover Air Base, Delaware.
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C5M
The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy is a modernized strategic airlifter used by the U.S. Air Force, upgraded from earlier C-5 variants. It features four General Electric CF6-80C2 (F138-GE-100) engines, providing greater thrust, fuel efficiency, and reliability. With a maximum takeoff weight of 381,000 kg (840,000 lbs), the C-5M can carry oversized cargo, including tanks and helicopters, over intercontinental distances without refueling. It has a range of 8,890 km (4,800 nautical miles) with a full payload and cruises at 919 km/h (496 knots). The aircraft includes a distinctive nose that opens upward and a rear cargo door, allowing for fast loading and unloading. The C-5M plays a vital role in rapid global mobility and military logistics.
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