The first production C-5M Super Galaxy transport aircraft has made its maiden flight, Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday. The aircraft took to the skies Sunday from Lockheed’s facility in Marietta, Ga. The company anticipates delivering this aircraft to the Air Force on Sept. 30, after which it is scheduled to assume duty in November at Dover AFB, Del., home to the three C-5Ms already in the fleet. This new C-5M is the first airframe to receive the new engines and reliability enhancements that characterize the Super Galaxy configuration on Lockheed’s production line. The previous three C-5Ms were modified when Lockheed was still developing the production line. Gen. Raymond Johns, head of Air Mobility Command, last week had high praise for the C-5M model, calling its performance to date “phenomenal” and “magnificent.” (See also Nearing a Super Milestone from the Daily Report archives.)
Skunk Works Uncrewed NGAS Concept Gets New Attention
Nov. 9, 2024
An artist’s rendering of a Lockheed Martin Skunk Works concept for a potential stealthy and autonomous Next-Generation Air-refueling System (NGAS) aircraft is getting new attention after a repeat display at the recent Airlift/Tanker Association meeting.