A330 vs An-124 Condor

European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles.
Picture of A330
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 1577 units
Average unit price $260 million
Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
Picture of An-124 Condor
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 26 December 1982
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 55 units
Average unit price $100 million
Wing area 362.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 60.3 m â—‰
Height 17.4 m â—‰
Length 59.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 13,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 119,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus A330
Wing area 628.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 73.3 m â—‰
Height 20.8 m â—‰
Length 69.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 865 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 175,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-124 Condor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the A330's 0 km/h, a difference of 865 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the A330's 59.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or An-124 Condor?
The A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.