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An-124 Condor vs C-141 Starlifter

An-124 Condor vs C-141 Starlifter at a glance — top speed 865 vs 805 km/h, range 3,700 vs 4,723 km, max takeoff weight 405,000 vs 146,556 kg, built 55 vs 285 units.

Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
An-124 Condor C-141 Starlifter
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Lockheed
First flight 26 December 1982 17 December 1963
Year introduced 1986 1964
Number produced 55 units 285 units
Average unit price $100 million $40 million
Wing area 628.0 m² 300.0 m²
Wingspan 73.3 m 49.0 m
Height 20.8 m 12.0 m
Length 69.0 m 51.3 m
Maximum speed 865 km/h 805 km/h
Operational range 3,700 km 4,723 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg 146,556 kg
Empty weight 175,000 kg 65,540 kg
Total thrust 4 x 23,400 kgf 4 x 9,185 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-124 Condor is faster with a maximum speed of 865 km/h compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 805 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a longer range at 4,723 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 146,556 kg.
Which is larger, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the C-141 Starlifter's 51.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The An-124 Condor is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the C-141 Starlifter at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter entered service first in 1964, 22 years before the An-124 Condor which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-124 Condor or C-141 Starlifter?
The C-141 Starlifter has been produced in greater numbers with 285 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.