Inside The Air Force's Largest Airplane | C-5 Super Galaxy

Step inside the mighty C-5 Super Galaxy! The largest Aircraft in the United States Air Force.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Background & History
1:30 The Nose
2:44 Loadmaster
3:30 Can It Fit?
4:57 Cargo Hold
5:20 Forward Upper Deck
5:41 Flight Deck
7:40 Loadmaster
8:53 Troop Compartment
9:13 Secret Passage
10:00 Fixing the C-5
10:56 Landing Gear
13:13 Time to Fly
13:42 180° Taxi
14:50 Flight Plan
15:55 Pilot Chat
18:35 Airdrops & ICBMs
19:29 Aerial Refueling
21:46 Conclusion
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[@SamEckholm]

So... after the C-5, which video should I do next? 👀

[@frsjng]

KC-10 Extender 👀

[@jishnujickz7181]

Nasa Shuttle

[@cv1683]

B-21 raider😂

[@DAH244]

B-2

[@R3XUS2]

Su-57 😂😂

[@jburr23]

As an aircraft mechanic I always appreciate you talking to the behind the scenes guys that don’t normally get to be acknowledged 🤙🏻

[@cmconley33]

Aircraft mechanics are the best! I’ve seen the inside workings of a commercial jet engine, and I wouldn’t even know where to start to maintain one.

[@DirtLord420]

Check out smarter every days nuclear submarine series. It’s so cool and touches every point he could possibly go over

[@ashhawk2346]

​@@gomilitary68 well it's not a fighter so that's a pretty obvious statement.. Unless ofcourse, it's being defended by most Western Modern fighter Jets..

[@kevinprzy4539]

it's not a fighter jet lmfao you simpleton@@gomilitary68

[@JerryHardee-ne7ly]

Oh wow, brains and good looks, are you single? Jk but I bet that's a cool job

[@JackFox-in6xi]

This plane is low key one of my favorite looking planes

[@Wienerwuerstl88]

Yep

[@budisoemantri2303]

Me too, it's looks so clean and sleek while being CHONKY

[@RacistVegetable]

There's something thats so mesmerizing about it

[@andymartinez767]

I was in the Australian Air Force and back in the 70's we had an exercise in Australia with the US Airforce, and some of the equipment they brought over was amazing just like this big beast. Impressive indeed.

[@jmodsbricks]

SGT. Rosado seemed like a super funny guy. Definitely passed the vibe check

[@charleslowery789]

Nice presentation of the C-5. I retired from Travis AFB in 1998 as a C-5 Crew Chief and Quality Assurance Inspector. I spent many hours in Phase Maintenance in Hanger 818. Great memories at Travis.

[@Lethal_E828]

Thank you for your seevice

[@chugachuga9242]

Being from Delaware, I’ve had these thing shake my house so many times, it’s hard not to smile whenever they fly over because of how much they shake the ground. Even got to see one land in person; My grandparents took me to the Dover AFB museum one time and one of the volunteers opened the C-5 up for us. While we were climbing down the exit stairs, we saw a C-5 touching down on the runway in front of us, and even though it was about 500 yards away it still took up my entire view.

[@Roboseal2]

That's awesome. Over in Westover I see them fly in countless loops all the time

[@GaryBlouin]

As a US Marine, had the opportunity to fly in a C-5 a few times. Most notable was when we had to pack up our whole squadron in MCAS Tustin (HMH-465) and move 12 CH-53E, all assets and all personnel to MCAS Futenma Okinawa in 1991 for the 1st CH-53E Squadron in Okinawa. We started tearing down and loading the 53Es extremely early in the morning and had to remove the auxiliary fuel tanks, the number 1 and 3 engine, tail rotor blades, main rotor blades and the motor rotor gear box to get everything to fit. I think with the tear down, we were able to fit 3 53Es in the bay. Everything occurred at MCAS El Toro. We had 5 C5s and 2 C-141s to move everything. Remember seeing the local newspaper the next day and they thought we were returning to Iraq due to the high volume of activity. Flying in the C5 passenger section with rear facing seats was an experience. Not many windows and lots of cigarette smoke. We made a stop in Hawaii then continued on to MCAS Futenma Okinawa. As a CH-53E Crew Chief, it took about a week to put my bird back together. Great experience.

[@thomasmatthews8055]

I worked on them for years, but those rear facing seats are a trip.

[@Pantera270]

Sam needs his own TV show where he shows off all the military aircraft and equipment

[@jounaas]

No thanks 😅 better here in youtube

[@Tacos888]

Haha. He’s here on KZbin haha

[@user-ts8ep6mq7x]

YES

[@danavoss7557]

Yeah, but then Russia could see it and know all their defenses and stuff like that

[@danavoss7557]

But yeah, that would be cool

[@yvonnehardy8649]

My dad was one of the original seven load masters in the AF. I basically grew up at Dover AFB, DE, home to the C5 A,B and M. And now the "little" C17...😊

[@danielisthe6093]

Whats Sup my Dover Delaware brother!

[@LA-ep2nr]

In the early 80’s, I flew on the C-5 as an additional crew member (ACM). What a beast.

[@thomasmatthews8055]

It was MAC then man. We all enjoyed working on it back in the day.

[@LA-ep2nr]

@@thomasmatthews8055 Yes, it was the Military Airlift Command. I was an engineer on the C-141.

[@jasonthewatchmansson8873]

In the military, there's an abbreviation for everything!

[@jeffreykuechenmeister9607]

As a Soldier, I had the privilege of being a passenger on a C-5, shortly after 9/11. The Air Force crew was absolutely professional in their wartime mission to get us to our wartime destination. Hats off to the US Air Force!

[@mumenguvuze2093]

Wow , you can tell the professionalism, knowledge, in all those interviewed , From the load master , to the pilots , flight engineers , Maintenance crews .... Wow!!!!! USAF , much respect .... With love from kenya

[@thomasmatthews8055]

I loved this plane. Worked on the big three back in the '80s. C-5, C-141 and the C-130.

[@BravoCheesecake]

You can tell that all of these guys take their jobs seriously but are also very proud of the work they do, as they should be.

[@g.o2092]

16:57 "[The plane fuel capacity is] a little bit more than my corolla back home" 😂😂 I mean, the man speaks the truth

[@eddrohan4461]

Worked as an AR shop specialist at Dover in 77 to 79, then as a crew chief at enroute in Japan from 79 to 82. Don’t know much about the Super Galaxy, but the C-5 was a fantastic airplane. Called it “Linda,” because it was the only plane that could kneel down and take it from the front and back…lol!

[@tron.44]

Nice one.

[@michelesammartano5897]

I love this jet. I was an Avionics Guidance Control Systems Technician on this. Been in it, on top of it, in the top of the tail, inside the wings and also got to fly in it over Niagara Falls. Miss it very much. I loved the distinct sound of it.

[@1900intz]

Thank you for bringing us along on this journey. Learned much about this massive aircraft. Keep up the great work, Sam.

[@pokemonzapdos2]

They always bring these to Aviation Nation here in Vegas/Nellis AFB and it's super cool that they let everyone walk through the cargo hold...truly massive indeed :D also never realized there was that many extra seats behind the cockpit

[@michaeltipton5500]

Retired Air Force here. I never flew in a C5 but I did get to go into the cockpit of a flying C-141 which was the baby version of this. Quite an experience.

[@nathanmar658]

Public Affairs 105MPad MSGT Carl K Mar was my father who recently passed. 29 1/2 years from Vietnam to Iraq 2009. I grew reading his stories in the last 10 years of his service. I love your reporting and just knew you had to be public affairs. Thank you for your videos. I know my father would have loved your work.

[@Warrior1_]

Sorry for your loss prayers for you

[@c5jp904]

Great video! I was an Aircraft Commander in the 22nd from 1989-1991. A fantastic way to see the world. Thanks for the memories.

[@rondj1965]

The level of competence and intelligence of the support crew and flight crew that operate this aircraft is insane. These guys are the best of the best. Thanks to you for all you do to keep out country safe.

[@frsjng]

i’ve been waiting for the C5M i absolutely love them

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

One of the best and detailed videos about military airplanes. Keep up a good work Sam!

[@michaeljamesschram9654]

Sam, the C-5 is one AWESOME plane. My two brothers were Sgts in the US AIR FORCE and would loved your tour of this massive plane. Great video. 🇺🇸

[@faustog20]

This has got to be the best channel regarding US military

[@Aircraft2.o]

Sam back again with a badass aircraft👍👍

[@kaydenchan7093]

As a San Francisco resident, this base is 52 miles north. I had a chance to attend an air show there once. Truly fascinating.

[@dannymoreland9792]

Awesome video!! My last jump in the 82d was out of a C-5 and let me tell you it is a warehouse compared to a little C-130.

[@jaceeh9954]

The commander smile when you were asking questions.. That man loves his job!

[@charleslowery789]

Next video......Maybe something to do with ground maintenance of aircraft, aero-port (palletized/bulk handling), avionics or other systems maintainers, ATC, etc. I like the idea of things outside of the military but still aviation related. Keep it up !

[@melwood3980]

I was a loadmaster in that squadron 2007-2012. It’s crazy seeing all the new Mulies and FRED!! It was hard work for a short chick but man I wouldn’t trade that part of my life for anything!! Miss you 22d!

[@j.need4qlife483]

Having spent my entire 26 year career devoted to the C-5, I feel so honored for those who have had experienced the C-5 in its abilities. I enjoy reading and hearing the stories on how the C-5 made an impact.

[@sandycheeze8499]

Would love to see you make it out to one of the HH-60 rescue squadrons. Thanks for shoutin' out to the maintainers!

[@LisaCulton]

I 💗 the C-5. It's always been my favourite.

[@alberthartl8885]

I was an Air Terminal Operations officer at Yokota AB back in the '70s. My most memorable load for a C5 was a propeller shaft from the USS Midway. It weighed over 70,000 lbs.

[@musiclives6772]

This is so cool - big thanks for your service to all involved! Those C-5s are in excellent hands.

[@heavenlynature7113]

Great video Sam, such a magnificent machine. Hope they can get some or convert them to put out the wild fires it would require minimum trips to put out the wild fires.

[@KerryDinwiddie-bi7vr]

I like the new sound of the engine not the"Old engine The newer sound not as loud as the old one

[@N8JYF]

Wonderfully informative Video. Flew on a C5A (I believe) in the Troop area in front of the tail from Germany to Dover in 1985. Smoothest flight ever. I learned so much on this trip with you. Very well produced. Interesting and informative. Good Job!

[@trinipilot2246]

Awesome video Sam, well done!! Like you, I too have always been fascinated by the C-5. I've been a AMT for over 20 years and I'm also a pilot. It still amazes me that aircraft that massive can do the things it does. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks again

[@lanedaplane9325]

i got to take a walk through one of those beasts at oshkosh, its a freaking awesome plane

[@Stormtrooper371]

Great video. I’m a loadmaster on the C-17 at Dover AFB in Delaware. Would love to see my plane be featured next.

[@SamEckholm]

Will do my best!

[@stevenhochhauser3709]

When I was a USAF medic I once had a two day TDY (temporary duty) at Altus AFB, Oklahoma where we ran a blood drive. They were conducting crew training with the very first C-5A that Lockheed delivered to the Air Force; in other words, at that time the single largest airplane in the world. We were out on the flight line getting ready to head home when our departure was delayed by a problem with the C-5 - they couldn't get the nose wheels down for landing. We stood there and watched while they brought this huge plane around for several flybys so they could visually determine if the wheels were down. Finally someone on the crew apparently was able to get down into the guts of the plane and crank down the gear, but no one was certain if they were properly locked into place. So they foamed the entire runway and had their ambulance and all of their fire equipment standing by when they brought the plane in. It landed successfully, and what I noticed was when they ran out to take a look at the wheels no one had to duck down when they got under the plane. I still have a picture of that plane seemingly floating through the air during one of the flybys.

[@eelyeoj5799]

Brings back memories. I used to be a C-5 flying crew chief out of Dover AFB DE, back in the early 1990's.

[@shoogie5960]

Amazing Video, really wanna see the KC-135 next 👀

[@mchldpy]

From what I remember you'll need your earplugs.

[@Nyra890]

God damn yeah i am so excited

[@Roboseal2]

I live RIGHT next to Westover in Massachusetts and hearing and seeing the size of that thing reels unreal. Our American Antonov lol

[@naturallyherb]

Amazing! I've also walked into a C-5 at the Abbotsford Airshow and sat in the cockpit as well!

[@denniswinters711]

I'm proud to say my dad was on the team that designed the navigation system on the C5A and he was one of the people that went to Newark Air Force Base in Ohio and taught the Air Force how to use it.

[@cylentone]

You have an awesome job Sam 😎 Question: do transporters like these have fighter escorts when flying close to "unfriendly" nations? I was surprised at the recent video of a Chinese fighter coming so close to a B-52 which is a bomber but was without escort.

[@NorthAviation_]

That is what i was thinking.

[@cmconley33]

I suppose the answer depends on the what the current tensions are with an unfriendly nation. Both Russia and China are known to maneuver their aircraft and ships in ways that are considered “unprofessional” in the West, because they cause the US aircraft or vessel to maneuver abruptly to eliminate the potential for a collision-while in international airspace or waters. In the west, this sort of flying and sailing is called “hazarding your aircraft/vessel,” and is not looked upon kindly by the captain’s superiors. Fighter escorts can reduce that risk for large aircraft, but a ship is usually on its own-the presumption being that if it is a warship, it has weapons to “encourage” an unfriendly vessel to respect its space.

[@drakewheeler8698]

In the case you mentioned, the absence of fighter escorts for the B-52 bomber could be due to a variety of factors such as mission specifics, strategic considerations, or operational constraints. However, it is generally standard practice for military aircraft to be accompanied by fighter escorts in high-risk areas to enhance their security and minimize the possibility of hostile encounters.

[@bige.3474]

Those of us that were building the C-5 at 19 and 20 years old in Marietta are now thinking about retirement. That was my first job. I'm 57 now with 35 years of seniority at an airline.

[@downandout992]

I flew in one from Travis Air Force Base down to Panama back in the mid-80s, and I remember thinking to myself "Man, you could play a full court basketball game inside of this thing!"

[@TheCoolFactor]

I always loved the design of the C-5 and I was lucky to check out this thing on one of the recent MCAS Miramar airshows. I knew a lot about the platform already but still I just couldn't believe the size of it seeing it up close and personal. It was all open to explore and stepping in felt like entering a concert hall. Incredible aircraft and definitely one of the coolest engineering marvels to ever come to existence.

[@J.D.Boomhauer]

Lived near Westover AFRB my entire life… Always a beautiful aircraft to see (especially as my house is on the glide slope path to the runway).

[@seanfichera]

Awesome video as always. Can't wait for the next one.

[@grumpy5.3]

I live decently close to Travis and I've been there many times, really cool seeing you do a video here!

[@simplybutter1]

Cant wait to watch this! the c-5 is one of my favorites

[@jakobey02]

🔥🔥🔥

[@terrinew9474]

I'm just in awe! That was fascinating. Thank you for sharing Sam😊.

[@Sabi-Anju]

He definitely deserves MORE SUBS WISH YOU ALL THE BEST 👍

[@Jdogflan35]

Gotta do the c17 next

[@aviationcatF22]

I love the C-5 and Sam made a video on it 🤩 absolutely amazing

[@iambjcincle3991]

No begging for subscribers, no constant harassment to "let me know in the comments below", no "smash that like button". EXCELLENT content on one of my all-time favorite aircraft. I dearly miss those old engines that were on the C-5As and C-5Bs that made the incredible grinding/growling sound as it approached and the SCREAM as it went past...I remember when these would be doing "touch and goes" all night into Kelly AFB only a few hundred feet over our dorm on Lackland AFB!! Man, it was ANNOYING hearing these things just SCREAMING over the dorm every 15 minutes for HOURS while we were trying to sleep during BMT but oh how I miss it now!! Because of the reasons in my comments you've DEFINITELY earned my subscription!! THANK YOU for realizing just how annoying it is hearing "smash that like button, subscribe, etc" and the "let me know in the comments below"!!! EVERYONE using KZbin knows how it works and if they are interested in the content and they like the channel they'll subscribe and "like" all on their own without the constant harassment. DEFINITELY going to support this channel!

[@LuciferMorningstarDanny]

Ps Sam,this is by far one of if not the best vlog I’ve seen in years Thankyou. From all of us .

[@clydesmith8560]

As an Air Cargo Specialist stationed at Dover AFB Delaware, I was often on the ground crew. We loaded and unloaded the C-5A in all kinds of weather. My most enjoyable times were when I drove the 55K Loaders during loading and unloading operations.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

THANK YOU for this tour!!!!!

[@pwhite2579]

this is exactly what I worked on and where (travis) when I was in the AF 1973 - 1977! Up the tall, on top of and inside the wing and inlet of engine. Brings back memories. Never got to fly however.

[@gregmeadors9624]

I saw a C-5 flyover our house in San Francisco during that same route you flew. They are an awesome machine!

[@cungtin7]

I always enjoy your vidoes, sam. Thank you. keep it up!

[@erich930]

I have a professor in college who used to fly C5s back in the day. He has some wild stories!

[@kilroyfrills3084]

I fell in love with the C-5 when I first saw one on my first deployment to Africa. I was AGE support and got to help them kneel for off-loading and got a tour of the aircraft.

[@greenbay3158]

I saw that exact plane at EAA this year it’s so cool and even bigger in person

[@dyates6380]

Absolutely amazing aircraft. Not to mention the fantastic men and women who fly and maintain it. WOW.

[@samalmaleesha283]

Hey Sam, Im living right next to this airfield and I was always curious. Thanks for showing us the inside. 😊

[@USAIRFORCE621]

Hey Sam I don't know if you know this but the C-5A also had a navigator on board. Only two active duty bases still utilize this venerable bird, of course Travis but also Dover, and while it is a proven airlifter it is also the loudest American cargo jet I've ever heard! I'd also suggest you do a video on the KC-10 if you haven't, of the Air Force's two refuelers it is my favorite! Great video, very informative!

[@904jagzsuck5]

Ill never forget seeing these all the time roar over Savannah Ga from Hunter AAF. Approach path brought these beasts just a couple 100 ft over Abercorn St, Savannahs main thoroughfare. Felt like you could touch the landing gear as a kid. No mistaking the sound of a C5.

[@carlmuhm3896]

Thanks Sam this was awesome.

[@sandradunn7547]

You've got one of the best jobs in the military, so cool

[@ExUSSailor]

I grew up real close to McGuire AFB in NJ. As a kid, I used to go to the airshow they had every summer. They always had a C5 parked on the apron, with everything open, for the public to walk through. Iremember it feeling like being in a cathedral.

[@buckybadger02]

Another great vid, Sam!!!!!!

[@ariesescudero7039]

Oh wow nice Video Sam ❤ I took several flights with C5 in Rota Spain for Space A travel. Looking forward to your next video make sure you come here in Nellis for our next Air Show

[@nick_john]

I got to see the original C5-A Galaxy in ‘68 when they they pulled it out at Lockheed’s Marietta plant. My uncle was an engineer on the project from the early 60s until he retired.

[@chrismason6857]

T tail hatch is also for escape when ditching in the water. Because the wings are mounted high on the fuselage and the weight of the load, in a water landing the t tail will be the only part of the plane above the water level. The rotating gear for landing can become stuck 90 degrees in the wrong orientation. However there is a manual way to pump the hydraulics so long as you have a good fit flight engineer.

[@nicolazanini5902]

Amazing video Sam!

[@TheOasisChurchNewMexico]

I remember when the Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy made an appearance here in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Kirtland Air Force Base. Wow it was amazing! Great video like always Sam. Is Swayne still doing KZbin? He hasn't posted in awhile.

[@grigoris4613]

Some months ago a USAF C-5 visited the Eleftherios Venizelos airport in Athens, Greece, everyone in the city went mad of how big this aircraft actually is

[@steggy7421]

Nice to see this - I as a Loadmaster on this aircraft, stationed at Travis from 83 to 89

[@Christian-fg3we]

Ill never forget a few months ago I saw a C5 flying while I was driving on the highway and the size of it just amazed me

[@htroberts]

I was looking for video from the T-tail hatch a while back, so I was happy they let you go up there.

[@MrBen527]

WOW! You got to taxi!! Very cool!

[@user-hh2ms6ni8b]

Sam can’t wait for this badass video

[@Asianconda]

Flew in a C5 on my forst deployment to Kuwait back in 2002. First time overseas. Awesome plane

[@andrewmiller4573]

I remember my time as an A.G.E., (Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic), at Clark AB, Philippines, and taking and bringing back equipment for maintenance, driving the flight line every day. Every now and then, a C-5 would show up and I sometimes had to lend their crew equipment. One day I asked a C-5 crew chief, "Just how does that thing even get off the ground?" He paused and said...."According to NASA, it shouldn't!" Great answer!

[@John-vh3ig]

Another super big and heavy airplane plane! My favorite!

[@Dasycottus]

The one that blew my mind was that a C-130 fits with the wings off. That's incredible

[@JgHobley]

Great insight into an amazing aircraft. I still haven't seen one fly. Fingers crossed I'll see one at Lakenheath or Mildenhall one day.

[@GroovesNZ]

Jose was great, embodies the fun but professional nature of military work.