An-124 Condor vs An-22 Cock

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
Soviet strategic cargo aircraft, notably used during rescues, military airlifts, and humanitarian aid in the Cold War era.
Picture of An-22 Cock
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 27 February 1965
Year introduced 1967
Number produced 68 units
Average unit price $-- million
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 â—‰
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
Wing area 345.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 64.4 m â—‰
Height 12.5 m â—‰
Length 57.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 740 km/h â—‰
Operational range 10,950 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 250,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 114,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 11,186 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Antonov An-22 Cock

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of An-22 Cock by Toshi Aoki - JP Spotters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the An-22 Cock's 740 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has a longer range at 10,950 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-124 Condor has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the An-22 Cock's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the An-22 Cock's 250,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the An-22 Cock's 57.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or An-22 Cock?
The An-22 Cock has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.