US Air Force outlines NGAL plan to replace C 5M Galaxy and C 17A fleets by mid century, with first aircraft entering service by 2041.
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Some were born in the tense hush of the Cold War; others answer modern needs for persistent surveillance, signals collection, or electronic dominance.
The evolution of military airlift has led to the development of some of the world’s largest and most capable aircraft.
The Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy is a Cold War-era aircraft originally designed to counter Soviet threats, but it still flies for the world’s most powerful air force.
The Antonov An-225 Mriya, once based at Hostomel Airport, held the title of the world’s largest cargo aircraft until its destruction in 2022.
This list shows the 10 biggest airplanes in the world, not ranked by size but ranked by maximum takeoff weight.