C-5 Galaxy take-off at the Oshkosh 07 airshow

I saw the C-5M for the first time taking off from Dover AFB, Delaware back on May 14 of this year. Even though it is a must, according to the U.S. Air Force for the C-5 to undergo these modifications to continue service operations beyond 2020, hearing the new sound from the new engines on the C-5 was a very awkward experience. Having lived in the Travis AFB area from 1973-1980, and Dover AFB from 1981 to present day, this commercial airline sound is going to take some getting used to, if ever!

are they really serious about building a new C-5?

Ladies and gentlemen... the WORLD's Shakiest Camra Man!!!!

the oshkosh airshow has the best shows in town! that's if i were there lol

so THIS is what an airshow would look like if i were having a seizure. but jesus christ that is a plane. my God.

I remember as a kid living at Travis AFB CA. during the 1970's, hearing the C-5As, C-141As (with the old white top paint scheme) and the KC-135As that were stationed there at that time. Even though all three types of aircraft were loud and each had their own trademark sound, it was the KC-135As with the old water injected engines that stood out. These planes had a thunderous roar and would leave a long trail of black smoke long after disappearing out of sight. Aaahhh! Those were the days!

You said it.

Yeah...with them General Electric TF39-GE-1C turbofans generating 43,000lbs of thrust each...and capable of swallowing 42 tons of air a minute at max. takeoff thrust...I'd plug my ears too.

If you think a C-5 is louder than any aircraft with burners you haven't been around the right planes. Ive been in the military for almost 6 years now and Yes the C-5 is the loudest NON-afterburning high bypass aircraft. But the B-1 kicks the crap out of everything. Try being stones throw distances from a full afterburning B-1. That C-5 is basically silent.

Haha, yep, the tripod outta steady things out. The air race will be a purty good time. Enjoy.