The military is consistent when it comes to having some of the best equipment known to mankind, and their vehicles are definitely not an exception. The commercial passenger planes which you take from LA to Detroit are about to appear extremely small after you see how huge these military planes are. From six-engine rigs to wingspans longer than a football field, to double-decker layouts — it’s amazing some of these planes can even take off in the first place. A plane that towers over a building is not just a plane anymore, it’s a spectacle. Take a look at the most massive military aircrafts that ever hit the skies.
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
The absolutely incredible C-5 Galaxy of the U.S. Air Force is a heavy intercontinental airlift that is capable of carrying massive loads with ease. Among the world’s largest military aircrafts, C-5 is very expensive to build, with the cheapest model going for roughly $100.37 million and as high as $224.29 million. Although it was originally introduced back in 1970, it is still active today.
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
Convair XC-99
It’s pretty interesting that one of the world’s largest planes is also among the oldest. The Convair XC-99 was designed to carry 100,000 lbs or 400 soldiers who are fully equipped on the double cargo decks of the aircraft. First taking flight back in 1947, the XC-99 was retired in 1957. It was used by the U.S. Air Force as a plane for heavy cargo. The XC-99 was the largest piston-engined and land-based transport plane that was ever constructed.
Convair XC-99
