What’s bigger, C-17 or C-5?
Ridiculous how much larger the Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy is, in comparison to the McD/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III. Despite having similar max payloads (81 tons on the C-5 to 77 tons on the C-17), the volume of the Galaxy’s cargo hold, makes it enormous. In summary, while both aircraft are large and capable of carrying heavy payloads, the C-5 Galaxy is larger overall, while the C-17 Globemaster III is more versatile and agile.In terms of size, the A380 is significantly larger than the C-5 Galaxy. The A380 has a wingspan of 79. C-5 Galaxy has a wingspan of 222.
Why doesn’t the C-130 use jet engines?
The C-130 uses turboprop engines instead of jet engines because turboprop engines are more suitable for their role and performance requirements. A turboprop engine is a type of gas turbine engine that uses a propeller to generate thrust. The C-130 is a four-engine turboprop aircraft, which means that it uses propellers driven by gas turbines to generate thrust.