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Boeing 747 vs C-5 Galaxy

Boeing 747 vs C-5 Galaxy at a glance — top speed 1,014 vs 932 km/h, range 12,150 vs 8,900 km, max takeoff weight 377,842 vs 381,017 kg, built 1,574 vs 131 units.

Boeing 747 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 747
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-5 Galaxy
Specifications
Boeing 747 C-5 Galaxy
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Lockheed
First flight 9 February 1969 30 June 1968
Year introduced 1970 1971
Number produced 1574 units 131 units
Average unit price $285 million $168 million
Wing area 511.0 m² 576.0 m²
Wingspan 59.6 m 67.9 m
Height 19.3 m 19.8 m
Length 70.6 m 75.3 m
Maximum speed 1014 km/h 932 km/h
Operational range 12,150 km 8,900 km
Service ceiling 13,746 m 10,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg 381,017 kg
Empty weight 173,726 kg 172,365 kg
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf 4 x 19,674 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 932 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 8,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 10,600 meters (34,776 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the Boeing 747's 377,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the Boeing 747's 70.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the C-5 Galaxy at $168 million.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1970, 1 years before the C-5 Galaxy which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Boeing 747 or C-5 Galaxy?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.