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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

Lockheed · C5

A RECAT B jet with 4 engines. Has a 160 kt approach speed, coming in fast. Requires about 15.8k ft of field length for takeoff. Generates significant wake turbulence for following traffic.

4x JetHeavyRECAT BFL370 ceilingILS capable

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines4 x Jet
Weight classHeavy (H)
RECAT-EU categoryB (Upper heavy)
Service ceiling37,000 ft (FL370)
Max climb rate1,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed150 kts
Landing speed160 kts
Cruise speed430 kts
Maximum speed510 kts (M0.77)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length15,798 ft (2.60 nm)
Landing field length7,291 ft (1.20 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

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