Galaxy C-5M

[Ken D]

The local Richmond newspaper front cover story this week is a rumoured visit by a Galaxy C-5M (Super Galaxy) to Richmond in August (i think the 17 or 18, haven't got the paper in front of me).

[andrew evans]

Finger's crossed
http://covers.ruralpress.com/frontpages/44/15304.pdf

[Greg McDonald]

Would be great if anyone can get confirmation on this and possible times....

[Gerard M]

Definatly can't wait to get out there on monday!! Certainly not every day your going to see a Super galaxy.

Cheers

[andrew evans]

I second that Gerard

[Gerard M]

By the way thanks a million for the heads up Ken! Would have found out way too late otherwise!!!

So, if it turns out to be true, sounds like it will, should i get there early and get a spot or are not too many people going to be heading out?

[matthew mcdonald]

I will 100% be there.

[damien b]

From the outside a C-5M looks like a C-5A/B, its the inside and engines that has changed. Apart from checking the USAF registration, you'd never know whether it was a C-5A/B or a C-5M landing there on Monday.

[Peter Agatsiotis]

According to an aviation database that I use, they only have 2 C-5M with another 2 or 3 being modified. 86-0013 & 86-0025 are listed as C-5M.

Could be wromg but that's what it says.

[Gerard M]

The C-5M Super Galaxy climbs higher and faster than its legacy counterparts while carrying more cargo over longer distances. It also requires less tanker support and is projected to have a much higher mission availability rate due to increased reliability.
The C-5M is the product of a two-phase modernization effort. The first, the ongoing Avionics Modernization Program (AMP), provides a state-of-the-art glass cockpit with modern avionics and flight instruments that meet future Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management requirements. Lockheed Martin is under contract to perform AMP modifications on 111 C-5 aircraft.

The Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program (RERP) is the second phase of the C-5 modernization effort. It includes 70 enhancements or replacements of major components and subsystems, including the installation of GE CF6-80C2 commercial engines. The new engine produces more than 50,000 lb. of thrust – a 22 percent increase and is Stage 4 noise compliant.

The program delivers value on top of capability, with modernization paying for itself through savings in operation and sustainment costs across the fleet.
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/products/c5/index.html

Does this mean that the C-5's very distinctive engine noise will have changed with the new engines?