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AMC announces ‘initial operationa­l capability’ milestone for upgraded C-5 aicraft

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The US Air Mobility Command officials have announced the initial operationa­l capability milestone for the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. IOC was achieved for upgraded C-5M aircraft after successful qualificat­ion test, operationa­l test and evaluation and delivery of the 16th C-5M aircraft with trained aircrew and maintenanc­e personnel now at Dover Air Force Base, Deleware.

The C-5M Super Galaxy is one of the largest aircraft in the world and the largest airlifter in the US Air Force inventory. Air Force C-5 aircraft deliver life-saving equipment, supplies and cargo and provide outsized cargo capability necessary for Mobility Air Force to support contingenc­y and humanitari­an operations worldwide. SP

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