C-141 Starlifter vs C-5 Galaxy
| American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 17 December 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Average unit price | $40 million |
| American strategic airlifter, predominantly used during late Cold War, Desert Storm, and Iraq War for massive cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed |
| First flight | 30 June 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 131 units |
| Average unit price | $168 million |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 49.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 51.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 805 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,723 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 146,556 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 65,540 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,185 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 576.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 67.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 75.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 932 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 8,900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 381,017 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 172,365 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 19,674 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is faster with a maximum speed of 932 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 127 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a longer range at 8,900 km compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 4,723 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the C-5 Galaxy's 10,600 meters (34,776 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 381,017 kg compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 146,556 kg.
Which is larger, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is longer at 75.3 meters compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 51.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-5 Galaxy is more expensive at approximately $168 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1965, 6 years before the C-5 Galaxy which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-141 Starlifter or C-5 Galaxy?
The C-141 Starlifter has been produced in greater numbers with 285 units compared to 131 units of the C-5 Galaxy.