50 Incredible C-5 Galaxy Facts

C-5 Can Carry 142 Tons

44. The C-5 can carry 142 tons on 2 decks. The lower deck is for cargo and the upper deck has seating. To give you an idea of how heave 142 tons is. The average one story house weighs roughly 100 tons. The average Space Shuttle fully loaded going into orbit weighs roughly 100 tons. The Orca Whale weighs around 85 tons.