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Author | : Richard Lippincott |
Publisher | : MMD-Squadron Signal |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Galaxy (Jet transport) |
ISBN | : 9780897475044 |
C-5 Galaxy first made its appearance in March 1968 it has been given such varied nicknames as 'Fat Albert', 'Big MAC', 'White Elephant', and 'FRED'. Almost as long as a football field and as high as a six-story building, the C-5 Galaxy is one of the world's largest aircraft and the only aircraft that can transport nearly every type of US Army combat equipment, including tanks and helicopters. It's front and rear cargo doors and 'kneeling' landing gear system enables fast and easy loading of bulky equipment, it's intercontinental range enables it to carry troops and material to any area in the world. Since the 1970s the Galaxy has been projecting power around the globe, taking part in dozens of major military and humanitarian operations. This reprint includes 6 all-new pages packed with color photos and additional information about the Galaxy.
Author | : Roger Launius |
Publisher | : Turner Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2001-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1681624397 |
The C-5 Galaxy is truly an effective military aircraft. It remains an essential, successful component of the U.S. military airlife capability. This book reveals the events that led to the C-5 requirement; and the controversies of its early operational existence. Details of testing, flight characteristics, operational accomplishments and world flight records are presented. Interviews from senior Lockheed management and experienced flight crews validate the C-5's decisive accomplishments.
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Total Pages | : 462 |
Release | : 2005 |
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Author | : John W. Leland |
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Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Airlift, Military |
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Author | : Bill Norton |
Publisher | : Specialty Press (MN) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : C-5A (Jet transports) |
ISBN | : 9781580070614 |
The C-5 Galaxy was designed in the mid-1960s to transport vast quantities of material to any part of the globe. The result was the largest aircraft in the world. However, it became a symbol for government excess and production was limited to just 81 machines. Initial operations struggled with frequent breakdowns AND, in an extraordinary move, the gravely under-designed wing was replaced. Even more remarkable was the decision to reopen production after a decade for another 50 machines. Because of its incredible capacity and range, the C-5 Galaxy remains indispensable. The decision has been made to refit the aircraft for decades of more operation. This is the remarkable story of the Galaxy's controversial birth, climb to eminence, and quarter century of service. This detailed story is told with hundreds of supporting illustrations, objectively exploring controversial subjects based on thorough research. Never before have the structural and subsystem problems experienced by the C-5 during its early years been explored so succinctly in a manner suitable for popular publication. This was possible because the author's background as an aeronautical engineer involved in aircraft development and flight test. The book also lays out the jet's history and details of the currently-underway modernization program. Unique missions such as airdrop are shown in rare photographs and drawings, with hundreds of other illustrations appealing to modelers and historians. Dimensions: 8-3/8 x 10-7/8 inches # of pages: 104 # of color photographs: 40 # of black and white photographs: 250
Author | : Alexander Stilwell |
Publisher | : Amber Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 489 |
Release | : 2012-10-27 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1909160423 |
From the Gulf War to the invasion of Iraq, via Afghanistan, the search for war criminals in the Balkans, drug baron hunting in South America, and the counter-terrorist initiatives since 9/11, this illustrated book brings the full details of the often clandestine and varied roles of the world's elite soldiers presented in a handy pocketbook format.
Author | : Florian Ion Petrescu |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 3848260530 |
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is an American global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technology company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington Metropolitan Area. Lockheed Martin employs 123,000 people worldwide. Robert J. Stevens is the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Lockheed Martin is one of the world's largest defense contractors; In 2009, 74% of Lockheed Martin's revenues came from military sales. It received 7.1% of the funds paid out by the Pentagon. Lockheed Martin operates in four business segments. These comprise, with respective percentages of 2009 total net sales of $45.2 billion, Aeronautics (27%), Electronic Systems (27%), Information Systems & Global Solutions (27%), and Space Systems (19%). In 2009 US Government contracts accounted for $38.4 billion (85%), foreign government contracts $5.8 billion (13%), and commercial and other contracts for $900 million (2%). In both 2009 and 2008 the company topped the list of US Federal Contractors. The company has received the Collier Trophy six times. Most recently (in 2001) for being part of developing the X-35/F-35B LiftFan Propulsion System, and again in 2006 for leading the team that developed the F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Lockheed Martin is currently developing the F-35 Lightning II. Merger talks between Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta began in March 1994, with the companies announcing their $10 billion planned merger on August 30, 1994. The deal was finalized on March 15, 1995 when the two companies' shareholders approved the merger. The segments of the two companies not retained by the new company formed the basis for the present L-3 Communications, a mid-size defense contractor in its own right. Lockheed Martin later spun off the materials company Martin Marietta Materials. Both companies contributed important products to the new portfolio.
Author | : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Research and Development |
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Total Pages | : 618 |
Release | : 1975 |
Genre | : Aeronautics, Military |
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Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 46 |
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ISBN | : 1428970843 |
Author | : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services |
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Total Pages | : 1156 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : United States |
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