We raced a C-5 Super Galaxy against a McLaren 765LT in a world first and all hell broke loose

  • In a world first, we raced a C-5 Super Galaxy and a McLaren 765LT
  • The military aircraft was lined up for a touch-and-go on the runway
  • We had no idea if it would outpace one of the world’s fastest road cars

Published on May 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on May 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

In a world first, the team at Supercar Blondie was able to get its hands on a Lockheed C-5 Super Galaxy and race it against a McLaren 765LT.

The military transport aircraft was lined up for a touch-and-go runway maneuver – but could it outpace the supercar on the runway?

The enormous size of what has been dubbed the world’s biggest military plane was a stark contrast to the McLaren’s speed and agility.

However, with the supercar owning its superlative as one of the world’s fastest road cars, it could easily outpace the massive cargo plane – and you can watch the video in full here.

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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.