The C-5 Galaxy History: Crushing Setbacks, Decisive Achievements

The C-5 Galaxy is truly an effective military aircraft. It remains an essential, successful component of the U.S. military airlife capability. This book reveals the events that led to the C-5 requirement; and the controversies of its early operational existence. Details of testing, flight characteristics, operational accomplishments and world flight records are presented. Interviews from senior Lockheed management and experienced flight crews validate the C-5's decisive accomplishments.

Author: Roger Launius, B. J. Dvorscak
Publisher: Turner
Published: 01/01/2001
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781563117640
ISBN10: 1563117649
BISAC Categories:
- Transportation | Aviation | History
- Technology & Engineering | Military Science
- History | Military | Aviation