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Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy 1/400 Scale Diecast Model S/N 87-0037, 337th AS, 439th AW, UFRC, USAF Brand: Gemini Jets GeminiMACS SKU: GMUSA098
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Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy 1/400 Scale Diecast Model, 337th AS, USAF – GMUSA098
Length | 18.8 cm | 7.4 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 17.0 cm | 6.7 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage fixed extended
- Display stand not included.
Gemini Jets GMUSA098 GeminiMACS
Gemini Jets GeminiMACS series GMUSA098 replicates in 1/400 scale diecast the C-5M Super Galaxy serial 87-0037. Of the 337th Airlift Squadron (337th AS), 439th Airlift Wing (439th AW), United States Air Force (USAF).
377th AS, USAF
The 337th Airlift Squadron is a unit of the United States Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), a Major Command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force (USAF). Assigned to the 439th Airlift Wing and stationed at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusett, USA operating the C-5M Super Galaxy.
Formed as the 337 Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium, on May 10, 1949. After several redesignations, it became the 337th Airlift Squadron on February 1, 1992, and has operated the C-5 since 1987.
Lockheed C-5M Galaxy
The C-5 Galaxy is an American large tactical and long-range strategic airlifter developed to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter. The first flight occurred on June 30, 1968, entering service in June 1970 with the 437th AW, USAF. Production ended in 1989 with 131 airframes completed.
Over time, airframes have undergone improvement:
- C-5A: first production variant
- C-5B: stronger wings, simplified landing gear, upgraded engines and updated avionics.
- C-5C: two C-5A’s modified for satellite transport.
- C-5M Super Galaxy: further avionic modernization and engine upgrades.
The flight crew consists of two pilots, two flight engineers and three loadmasters. The cargo hold measures 43.8 m (143.7 ft) long, 5.5 m (19 ft) wide and 4.11 m (13.48 ft) high, with a maximum payload of 127.460 kg (281,001 lb).
The C-5M uses four General Electric F138-100 axial-flow high-bypass turbofan eng; pylon mounted two under each wing.
Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy 1/400 Scale Diecast Model S/N 87-0037, 337th AS, 439th AW, UFRC, USAF Brand: Gemini Jets GeminiMACS SKU: GMUSA098
AUD $117.00
In stock