Dragon Models Dragon Wings 56426
Diecast Model
USAF, C-5C + KC-135E |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed C-5C Galaxy | | 7.5" | | 6.75" |
| Boeing KC-135E Stratotanker | | 4" | | 4" |
Dragon Warbirds has created a new concept for its popular aircraft range. The new item features two related aircraft in a set, and the very first combo offers two US Air Force (USAF) aircraft – a KC-135E Stratotanker and a C-5C Galaxy. The C-5 Galaxy is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, and the USAF has operated it since 1969. Of 131 aircraft built, around 33 remain in active service. To better transport large-sized cargo, two aircraft were especially modified by removing the rear passenger compartment floor and splitting the rear cargo door in the middle. These so-called C-5C versions are able to accommodate odd-sized loads and they are located at Travis Air Force Base in California at the disposal of NASA. This Warbirds item is finished in the markings of the 22nd Airlift Squadron, part of the 60th Air Mobility Wing.
The second item is a KC-135E Stratotanker from the 108th Air Refueling Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard (ANG). The KC-135E was a re-engined KC-135A powered by Pratt & Whitney TF-33-PW-102 engines, though all had been retired by September 2009 and replaced with the KC-135R. Interestingly, this Warbirds item carries bright tiger livery painted on the fuselage and tail for the aircraft’s participation in the famous ‘Tiger Meet’. In the past, the KC-135 series has been one of Warbirds’ most successful items, so this new combination gives collectors two hot models at an even better price.
Designed to meet a USAF requirement for a heavy logistics transport, the C-5 was first flown on June 30th, 1968. The t-tail configuration provides unobstructed access to the large rear loading ramp which, in combination with the massive hinged nose, allows for "drive-through" loading and unloading of cargo. The C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft ever built and its cavernous cargo compartment measures 121 feet long by 19 feet wide and 13.5 feet high. This is in addition to an upper deck with seating for 73 passengers. Current versions of the aircraft are capable of lifting up to 270,000 lbs of cargo. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Designed as an in-flight refueling tanker for the United States Air Force, the KC-135 was first flown in August 1956. It has played a crucial role in extending the range and endurance of U.S. and allied aircraft. Its primary mission is to refuel other aircraft in-flight, enabling them to operate over longer distances without the need to land for refueling. The aircraft is based on the Boeing 707 and has a distinctive appearance with its swept wings and a flying boom for refueling operations. Beyond aerial refueling, the KC-135 can also transport cargo, perform medical evacuations, and support strategic airlift missions. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Fuselage, wings and landing gear proportionally accurate compared to real airliners.
- Main wings to scale with authentic and detailed panel lines engraved.
- Engines based on airline specifications and accurate for each model.
- Authentic markings based on information supplied by each airline.
- Accurately reproduced livery, including registration number, cargo bay panels and other details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
© Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
