C-5A

Lockheed's C-5 Galaxy introduced a revolutionary aviation design through its immense size, becoming the biggest and heaviest airplane in its class when it first flew on 30 June 1968. Although other large aircraft had played important roles in aviation history, none matched the C-5's ability to haul cargo anywhere, anytime as effectively. The upgraded C-5M Super Galaxy remains the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory and can carry almost every item in the U.S. military inventory over greater distances with more reliability and efficiency than any other strategic airlifter, supporting both humanitarian relief efforts and warfighters around the world. In October 1974, this C-5 became the first and only aircraft in history to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile in flight.

Dover, Delaware · United States