Thread: What's the shortest runway for a C5 takeoff?
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Old 09-14-2016, 8:31pm   #12
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Originally Posted by Lakota View Post
It would be more impressive if they could rig it with a Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO). Saw one at an air show on a C-130 as in the attached video and it was very impressive to see it in person.
C-130 "Fat Albert" Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO), NAS Miramar Air show - YouTube
Saw the same thing years ago and the same thought came to my mind.

Wonder if they've ever tried JATO on a C5...
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