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From Blueprint to Sky: The Birth of the C-5 Galaxy

This story highlights a major aviation milestone: the development of the C-5 Galaxy. It describes the many challenges faced ...

Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With A T-Tail?

Here's why Lockheed did this. The contest that eventually created the C-5 Galaxy was formally initiated in 1964 as the CX-HLS (Heavy Lift System). The intent was to create a cargo aircraft more ...