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.
By:
Roger Launius, B.J. Dvorscak Imprint: Turner Publishing Company Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 667g ISBN:9781563117640 ISBN 10: 1563117649 Pages: 160 Publication Date:15 February 2001 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active