USAF C-5A Galaxy New York ANG Die-Cast Model

Painted in unique green and gray colors of the New York ANG.

Assigned to the New York Air National Guard, 68-0226 was manufactured in 1971 as a C-5A. Painted in unique green and gray colors, this aircraft was delivered to the 105th Airlift Group during the 1980s. First National Guard unit to operate the aircraft in 1985, the 105th was based from Stewart International Airport in New York. Continuing to fly C-5’s into the 2000s, the 105th Airlift Group performed final interior upgrades of the first modernized C-5M Super Galaxy in 2010. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Detailed landing gear
• Rolling wheels
• Measures 7.5”l with a 6.75” wingspan at 1:400 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Introduced in 1970 as USAF’s largest strategic airlifter, the Lockheed C-5A Galaxy has been a vital asset to every military operation of the last 5 decades. Measuring 244ft long and boasting an impressive 222ft wingspan, it can carry payloads up to 264,400 lbs. Crucial to combat success, the aircraft can reach speeds over 580 mph and distances beyond 3,700 miles on just internal fuel. Refreshed through the following decades with new engines, updated avionics, and procedural systems, more than 50 C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft are still in service. Though many were manufactured in the 1970s, C-5A and B models converted to the Super Galaxy specification are expected to remain active until the 2040s.