An-124 Condor vs 737

Overview

The An-124 Condor and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor vs 904 km/h for the 737. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 7.8x the 737's 52,163 kg.

The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $100M for the An-124 Condor vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 15 years before the An-124 Condor (1967 vs 1982).

Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ 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

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
Wing area 628.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 73.3 m β—‰
Height 20.8 m β—‰
Length 69.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 865 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 175,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 5,850 kgf β—‰

737

Wing area 91.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 28.0 m β—‰
Height 11.0 m β—‰
Length 30.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h β—‰
Operational range 4,800 km β—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg β—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,289 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 18 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.