What replaced the c141 Starlifter?
C-17 Globemaster III
The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter is a military cargo aircraft of the United States Air Force, developed in the early 1960s and in service till 2006. It is being replaced by the C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 Galaxy.
Who made the C-141?
Lockheed Corporation
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter/Manufacturers
The C-141 Starlifter was the US Air Force’s first major jet aircraft designed to meet military standards as a troop and cargo carrier. Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin) built a total of 285 C-141s, and for more than 40 years, C-141s performed numerous airlift missions for the USAF.
Is the C-5 still in service?
The C-5M Super Galaxy strategic transport aircraft, a modernised version of the legacy C-5, was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin to extend the capability of the C-5 Galaxy fleet to remain in service at least until 2040. The C-5M aircraft is operated by the US Air Force (USAF).
How big is ac17?
C-17 Globemaster III Technical Specifications
| Wingspan to Winglet Tip | 169.8 ft (51.74 m) |
|---|---|
| Length | 174 ft (53.04 m) |
| Height at Tail | 55.1 ft (16.79 m) |
| Fuselage Diameter | 22.5 ft (6.86 m) |
When did the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter come out?
The Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a military strategic airlifter in service with the Air Mobility Command (AMC) of the United States Air Force (USAF). Introduced to replace slower piston-engined cargo planes such as the C-124 Globemaster II, the C-141 was designed to requirements set in 1960 and first flew in 1963.
Where was the C-141 Starlifter in Vietnam?
Yonkie’s C-141 was parked at Udorn Royal Thai Air Base when it was attacked by communist troops. The sergeant was seriously wounded and died Sept. 1, 1968. The airlift wing at the Charleston base dedicated a C-141 in 1998 as “The Spirit of TSgt Paul E. Yonkie” in his honor.
Who was the Starlifter in the Air Force?
Starlifter pilot Alan Baker, an Air Force ROTC graduate of the University of Florida who trained at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, had been assigned to the 75th Military Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base in California and was in good spirits after being promoted to first lieutenant when he observed caskets loaded on his C-141.
What was the weight of the original Starlifter?
[1] The original Starlifter model, designated C-141A, could carry 138 passengers, 80 litters for wounded, or ten standard 463L master pallets with a total of 62,700 pounds (28,900 kg) of cargo. The C-141 could also carry specialized cargoes, such as the Minuteman missile.