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An-124 Condor vs An-225 Cossack

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-124 Condor An-225 Cossack
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Antonov
First flight 26 December 1982 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1986 1989
Number produced 55 units 1 units
Average unit price $100 million $250 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 905.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 88.4 m
Height 20.8 m 18.1 m
Length 69.0 m 84.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 15,400 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 640,000 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 285,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 6 x 23,405 kgf
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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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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.