An-124 Condor vs An-225 Cossack
Overview
The An-124 Condor and the An-225 Cossack are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Antonov respectively.
Top speed is 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor vs 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 15,400 km for the An-225 Cossack. The An-225 Cossack operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor.
The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 1 for the An-225 Cossack. Unit cost is $100M for the An-124 Condor vs $250M for the An-225 Cossack. The An-124 Condor first flew 6 years before the An-225 Cossack (1982 vs 1988).
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| 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 airlifter, renowned for its size, primarily deployed in heavy transport and humanitarian aid operations globally. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 21 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1 units |
| Average unit price | $250 million |
| Wing area | 628.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 73.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 20.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 69.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 865 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 405,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 175,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 5,850 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 905.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 88.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 84.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 15,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 640,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 285,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 6 x 3,901 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the An-124 Condor's 405,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the An-124 Condor's 69.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 3 years before the An-225 Cossack which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or An-225 Cossack?
The An-124 Condor has been produced in greater numbers with 55 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.