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A400M Atlas vs An-124 Condor

A400M Atlas vs An-124 Condor at a glance — top speed 780 vs 865 km/h, range 3,300 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 141,000 vs 405,000 kg, built 174 vs 55 units.

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Specifications
A400M Atlas An-124 Condor
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 11 December 2009 26 December 1982
Year introduced 2013 1986
Number produced 174 units 55 units
Average unit price $152 million $100 million
Wing area 221.5 m² 628.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 73.3 m
Height 14.7 m 20.8 m
Length 45.1 m 69.0 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 405,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 175,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 4 x 23,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 27 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or An-124 Condor?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.