1/400 C-5C Galaxy 22nd Airlift Squadron Travis AFS (Military)

1/400 C-5C Galaxy 22nd Airlift Squadron 60th Air Mobility Wing Travis AFS (Military) As well as the famous C-130 Hercules, Lockheed Martin also built the much larger C-5 Galaxy. As one of the largest military aircraft in the world, this American strategic transport aircraft is capable of intercontinental flight. Its design features high wings and a T-tail. The US Air Force (USAF) has operated the C-5A Galaxy since 1969, with the modernized C-5B appearing in 1986. A total of 131 aircraft were built, of which around 33 remain in active service. The Galaxy’s cavernous interior is accessed via a large nose hatch or from a rear ramp, with the body able to contain 880m³ of cargo. However, to better transport large-sized cargo, two aircraft were especially modified by removing the rear passenger compartment floor and splitting the rear cargo door in the middle. These so-called C-5C versions are able to accommodate odd-sized loads such as satellites for NASA. These two USAF C-5C Galaxy aircraft are based at Travis Air Force Base in California at the disposal of NASA. Dragon Warbirds newest item shows one of these C-5C aircraft. It is finished in the colors and markings of the 22nd Airlift Wing. The die-cast model is beautifully finished with sharp panel lines and well-defined markings. For the ultimate transport aircraft, this C-5C model is hard to beat! Features: - True to 1/400 - Highly detailed - Highly collectible - High quality diecast construction - Ready for display - Display in flight - Stand included