C-5 Galaxy – PDF

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy was developed during the 1960s to provide the United States Air Force with an aircraft capable of transporting the Army’s heaviest equipment anywhere in the world. Designed by the Lockheed-Georgia Company, the C-5 featured an enormous cargo compartment, four high-bypass turbofan engines, and front and rear cargo doors that allowed rapid loading and unloading of vehicles, helicopters, tanks, and oversized cargo. Its unmatched size and payload capacity made it one of the most capable military transport aircraft ever constructed.

Entering service during the height of the Cold War, the C-5 became an essential element of the Military Airlift Command’s global logistics network. The aircraft supported rapid deployments, humanitarian relief operations, and worldwide military exercises while providing the United States with the ability to project combat power across continents. During conflicts including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Galaxy transported troops, armored vehicles, helicopters, aircraft components, and critical supplies to forward operating areas.

Decades after its introduction, the C-5 continues to serve through extensive modernization programs that have significantly improved its reliability and performance. Its extraordinary cargo capacity and global reach have made it indispensable to U.S. military operations and humanitarian missions alike. The Galaxy remains a symbol of American strategic airlift and one of the largest and most capable transport aircraft ever placed into military service.

What’s Included:

• 12 1.5” square counter images
• 24 1” square counter images
• 36 .75” square counter images
• 40 .625” square counter images
• Numbered Images to assist with game organization and tracking
• Printable PDF format for personal gaming use

Each image size is contained on a ½ sheet.

• Enables users to save paper and print 2 types of aircraft on the same page.
• Print one set of aircraft images then reverse the page in the printer and print a second type of your choice on the same page.