The C-5 Galaxy History: Crushing Setbacks, Decisive Achievements (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781681624389)

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
ISBN-10: 1681624389
ISBN-13: 9781681624389
Publisher: Turner
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2001
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.34d