C-5M Super Galaxy completes developmental testing in Alaska, Australia
The C-5M Super Galaxy completed its second and final Integrated Systems Evaluation test, flying a 56-hour, 27,000-mile mission around the Pacific Rim, including stops in Alaska and Australia. The C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program is the second major improvement project for the largest aircraft in the U.S. inventory. The RERP adds new General Electric CF-6 engines as well as 55 other system improvements intended to increase the C-5’s reliability. (Courtesy photo)
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Posted: 1/12/2009
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C-5M departs Edwards after another round of testing
A C-5M flies over the Mojave Desert during flight testing Feb. 26. The Combined Test Force for the C-5 modernization program concluded its most recent series of testing July 23. Two C-5M's are scheduled to return to Edwards at the end of August to conduct minimum control ground speed and field performance data tests. (Photo by Bobbi Zapka)
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Posted: 7/30/2007
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C-5 Galaxy undergoes dynamic runway testing
Airfield Management personnel checked for proper placement of custom designed ramps for the C-5 landing gear tests. The C-5 Galaxy completed a series of high and low-speed taxi tests on the ramps here Aug. 9, 2006. (Photo by Jet Fabara)
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Posted: 12/2/2006
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C-5 Galaxy undergoes dynamic runway testing
A C-5 Galaxy taxis across a series of ramps on Rogers Dry Lakebed here Aug. 2, 2006, as part of the C-5's Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program. The dynamic tests are designed to evaluate the structural modes of the aircraft with newer CF6 jet engines installed. (Photo by Jet Fabara)
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Posted: 12/2/2006
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