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April 15, 2026 · Source: Simple Flying
C-5M Galaxy Upgraded With Glass Cockpit After 50 Years
Source: Why Doesn't The World's Largest Military Cargo Aircraft Have A Glass Cockpit?
The U.S. Air Force finally equipped the C-5 Galaxy with a modern glass cockpit in the C-5M upgrade after 50 years. The aircraft, once the world’s largest military cargo plane, retained analog instruments due to cost and mission priorities. The $12 billion modernization program added digital displays and improved navigation systems.
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