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An-124 Condor vs Boeing 747

An-124 Condor vs Boeing 747 at a glance — top speed 865 vs 1,014 km/h, range 3,700 vs 12,150 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 377,842 kg, built 55 vs 1,574 units.

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Specifications
An-124 Condor Boeing 747
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Boeing
First flight 26 December 1982 9 February 1969
Year introduced 1986 1969
Number produced 55 units 1574 units
Average unit price $100 million $285 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 59.6 m
Height 20.8 m 19.3 m
Length 69.0 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 12,150 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Boeing 747's 377,842 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the An-124 Condor's 69.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 entered service first in 1969, 17 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or Boeing 747?
The Boeing 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.