An-124 Condor vs C-141 Starlifter

Overview

The An-124 Condor and the C-141 Starlifter are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Antonov and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor vs 805 km/h for the C-141 Starlifter. The An-124 Condor has an operational range of 3,700 km vs 4,723 km for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 2.8x the C-141 Starlifter's 146,556 kg.

The An-124 Condor has been produced in 55 units vs 285 for the C-141 Starlifter. Unit cost is $100M for the An-124 Condor vs $40M for the C-141 Starlifter. The C-141 Starlifter first flew 19 years before the An-124 Condor (1963 vs 1982).

An-124 Condor

Soviet heavy transport aircraft, employed globally in strategic airlift operations during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-124 Condor Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 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
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C-141 Starlifter

American military transport aircraft, pivotal during the Vietnam War, chiefly used for strategic airlift missions.
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed
First flight 17 December 1963
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 285 units
Average unit price $40 million
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An-124 Condor

Wing area 628.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 73.3 m ◉
Height 20.8 m ◉
Length 69.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 865 km/h ◉
Operational range 3,700 km ◉
Service ceiling 9,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 405,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 175,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 5,850 kgf ◉

C-141 Starlifter

Wing area 300.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 49.0 m ◉
Height 12.0 m ◉
Length 51.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 805 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,723 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,497 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 146,556 kg ◉
Empty weight 65,540 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 2,296 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 1965, 21 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.

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