How The C-17 Globemaster Stacks Up Against The C-5 Galaxy In 2025

In 2025, the C-5 still leads in raw payload and range, while the C-17 dominates in flexibility and access, two giants that shape modern air mobility.

The US Military's C-17 And C-5 Cargo Planes Are In Store For An All-In-One Replacement

The C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy are two iconic cargo planes currently serving in the United States military, transporting ...
The National Interest

The Three Cargo Planes the US Military Can’t Live Without

The C-5M, C-17, and C-130 have proven adept at meeting the full sweep of logistical challenges facing the US military. The US Air Force operates three primary airlifters—the C-5M Super Galaxy, C-17 ...
The National Interest

Why Is the C-5 Galaxy Such an Iconic Aircraft?

Since its first appearance in the Vietnam War, the C-5 has accumulated a venerable service record. The global presence of the US military relies upon the US Air Force’s ability to provide strategic ...
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This Is America's Most Massive Military Jet (And How Much It Can Carry)

Although the United States Air Force has flown, and still flies, some of the largest bombers in aviation history, including the venerable B-52 Stratofortress, when it comes to the true giants of ...