C-5®A Galaxy® 70-0451

Serial number 70-0451 was the 65th C-5A of 81 produced, entering service at Charleston Air Force Base in 1972 and later stationed at Travis Air Force Base until 1992. It then served at Kelly Field Annex, Texas, and participated in missions such as Operation Nickel Grass and Antarctic research. Retired in 2017 with 24,656.9 flight hours, it was preserved by MotoArt and Travis AFB in 2024 as PlaneTags, honoring its storied service.

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy has played a pivotal role in aviation history, known for its unmatched size and capacity in transporting oversized cargo worldwide. From military deployments to humanitarian missions, the C-5 Galaxy continues to embody strength, reliability, and innovation in air mobility.

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of aviation history with our limited edition C-5 PlaneTags. Secure yours today and add a unique and meaningful piece to your collection. 


 

C-5®A Galaxy® 70-0451

               

Characteristics:

• Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
• Model: C-5A Galaxy
• Serial #: 70-0451
• Crew: 7 (Pilot, Co-Pilot 2x Flight Engineers, 3x Loadmasters)
• Payload: Vehicles and outsize loads up to 264,440 lbs in main freight compartment; plus 73 passengers or fully equipped combat troops in upper rear passenger compartment
• Wing Span: 222 ft 9 in
• Length: 247 ft 10 in
• Height: 65 ft 1 in

Performance:

• Range: 5,524 mi, Unlimited w/inflight refueling
• Cruise Speed: 540 mph
• Ceiling: 34,000 ft
• Empty Weight: 375,000 lb
• Max Takeoff: 840,000 lb
• Rate of Climb: 1,000 ft/min
• Engine: 4x General Electric TF39-GE-1C Turbofans

*Important Notice – Please Read Carefully
PlaneTags are made from actual retired aircraft fuselage, not merely stamped metal.
Because PlaneTags are made from real fuselage, each PlaneTag bears the color, thickness,
and wear and tear from the portion of the fuselage from which it was cut and it is therefore rare
to create two identical PlaneTags. These variations and imperfections are not product flaws.
They are part of the beauty of PlaneTags. As a result, you will not have an option to select the
color of your PlaneTag. The images on this website are provided for reference only and should
not be used as the sole basis for choosing a particular PlaneTag.