Lockheed Begins Deliveries Of Modernized Super Galaxy

December 10 2008

USA

Lockheed Martin has announced the delivery of the first modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to Robins Air Force Base, Ga.

According to the company, this is the first of three test aircraft, with the other two to be delivered to Dover Air Force Base, Del. in Feb. 2009.

Current U.S. Air Force plans call for 52 modernized C-5Ms.

The Avionics Modernization Program provides a state-of-the-art glass cockpit and a digital backbone to support the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining...

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