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An-124 Condor vs Boeing 737

An-124 Condor vs Boeing 737 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 904 km/h, range 3,700 vs 4,800 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 52,163 kg, built 55 vs 11,535 units.

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Specifications
An-124 Condor Boeing 737
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 26 December 1982 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1986 1968
Number produced 55 units 11535 units
Average unit price $100 million $115 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 28.0 m
Height 20.8 m 11.0 m
Length 69.0 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 2 x 6,577 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Boeing 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 737?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Boeing 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.