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Airbus A330 vs An-124 Condor

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
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Specifications
Airbus A330 An-124 Condor
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 2 November 1992 26 December 1982
Year introduced 1994 1986
Number produced 1577 units 55 units
Average unit price $260 million $100 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 628.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 73.3 m
Height 17.4 m 20.8 m
Length 59.0 m 69.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 405,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 175,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 4 x 5,850 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the An-124 Condor are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 3,700 km for the An-124 Condor. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 55 for the An-124 Condor. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $100M for the An-124 Condor. The An-124 Condor first flew 10 years before the Airbus A330 (1982 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Airbus A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Airbus A330's 59.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.