The largest aircraft flying today is the Airbus A380, while the largest cargo aircraft is the Boeing 787-8. When it comes to military aircraft, the largest United States aircraft is the Lockheed C-5M ...
In 2025, the C-5 still leads in raw payload and range, while the C-17 dominates in flexibility and access, two giants that shape modern air mobility.
Since its first appearance in the Vietnam War, the C-5 has accumulated a venerable service record. The global presence of the US military relies upon the US Air Force’s ability to provide strategic ...