In the video we see a gigantic C-5 Galaxy taking to the runway and hitting the deep water as it attempts a takeoff.
According to one of the mechanics that maintained this particular C-5 Galaxy plane. According to him When C-5 Galaxy landed, two of the wheel flaps were completely ripped off. Also, they had to fix a bunch of the paneling on the belly of the plane. You might think it’s JUST water, but at that speed and with that many gallons, it becomes quite dangerous.
The footage is less than a minute in length but the tension is felt the entire time as we learn exactly what happens when a large aircraft encounters that amount of water.
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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft. C-5M Super Galaxy is an upgraded version with new engines and modernized avionics designed to extend its service life beyond 2040.
In addition, the C-5 is a large high-wing cargo aircraft with a distinctive high T-tail fin stabilizer and with four TF39 turbofan engines mounted on pylons beneath wings that are swept 25 degrees.
Takeoff and landing distance requirements for the plane at maximum-load gross weight are 8,300 ft and 4,900 ft, respectively.
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