Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today delivered the third fully modernized C-5M Super Galaxy to the U.S. Air Force. Following a small send-off at the company’s Marietta facility, the C-5M flew to Dover AFB, Del.
“This delivery is yet another success in the C-5 modernization program,” said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed Martin C-5 program vice president. “I’m confident the Air Force will be as impressed with the improved performance, reliability and capability of the Super Galaxy as we were during flight test.”
This was the second C-5M to be delivered to Dover this month, and was the third and final aircraft delivered during the System Design and Development phase of the program. The C-5M program will enter production this summer. Induction of the first aircraft is planned for August.
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. Current Air Force plans call for Lockheed Martin to deliver 52 fully-modernized C-5Ms by 2016.
To learn more about the C-5M Super Galaxy, read this news release.
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